We Dream a World
We Dream a World: Carrying the Light From My Grandparents Martin Luther King, Jr. and Coretta Scott King
Hardcover – Picture Book, January 2, 2024
by Yolanda Renee King (Author), Nicole Tadgell (Illustrator)
The granddaughter of Martin Luther King, Jr. and Coretta Scott King delivers a stirring tribute to her grandparents that speaks to children everywhere about her hopes for a new future.
In this stirring tribute to Coretta Scott King and Martin Luther King, Jr., their granddaughter, Yolanda – a national civil rights figure in her own right – is ready to lead in this powerful picture book text! With inspiration from Langston Hughes and deep love for her grandparents, Yolanda King shows the world that young people are strong enough to carry on their elders’ legacy while creating a new path for themselves. Her words are meaningful and universal, painting an expressive tableau of the issues facing young people today – racial equality, bullying, gun violence, climate change, disease, community, empowerment, inclusion, and more. Yolanda’s words will comfort and inspire the next generation of dreamers.
Publisher: Orchard Books (January 2, 2024)
Language: English
Hardcover: 40 pages
ISBN-10: 1338753975
ISBN-13: 978-1338753974
Reading Age: 4 - 8 years
Lexile Measure: AD620L
Grade Level: Preschool - 3
Item Weight: 15.2 ounces
Dimensions: 9.2 x 0.5 x 9.1 inches
