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Coretta Scott
Pub 2009-01-06 32 English Katherine Tegen Books Walking many miles to school in the dusty road. young Coretta knew. too well. the unfairness of life in the segregated south A yearning for equality began. to grow. Together with Martin Luther King. Jr.. she gave birth to a vision and a journey-with dreams of freedom for all. This extraordinary union of poetic text by Ntozake Shange and monumental artwork by Kadir Nelson captures the movement for civil rights in the United States and honors its most elegant inspiration. Coretta Scott.
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First published January 1, 2008
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Ntozake Shange
78 books791 followersNtozake Shange (pronounced En-toe-ZAHK-kay SHONG-gay) was an African-American playwright, performance artist, and writer who is best known for her Obie Award winning play for colored girls who have considered suicide/when the rainbow is enuf.
Among her honors and awards are fellowships from the Guggenheim Foundation and the Lila Wallace-Reader's Digest Fund, and a Pushcart Prize.
Among her honors and awards are fellowships from the Guggenheim Foundation and the Lila Wallace-Reader's Digest Fund, and a Pushcart Prize.
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February 17, 2018
Lovely book. This is a simple telling of a big life. It makes me want to know more about this woman and what really made her tick. Ntozake uses poetry to tell his story. The artwork is also stunning. It feels overly simply and it it meant for young children K-3rd grade. It starts out with Coretta having to walk 5 miles to get to her school while the white kids had a bus. The injustice pops.
The kids were into this story. They have had several books on MLK so they put these two together quickly.
I saw people rave about Kadir Nelson and I might need to check out more by her.
The kids were into this story. They have had several books on MLK so they put these two together quickly.
I saw people rave about Kadir Nelson and I might need to check out more by her.
October 17, 2009
Pictures by award-winning illustrator Kadir Nelson.
Text by poet Ntozake Shange.
Excellence. I anticipated excellence.
But perhaps poets are not the best authors of picture books. I had trouble following the text and I’m a grownup. I had to think too much about the words on the page and it wasn’t because they were so rich but because the writing wandered around so much. I’d hoped for powerful words, but I found them to be wobbly.
The children thought the pictures were very realistic. They were moved by the story of Coretta walking to school. The writing was a little too abstract for many of them and they weren’t clear in places about what the writer was trying to say.
The poetic writing, with its whimsical sentence structure, was unclear to them.
Nevertheless, they loved the sounds of the words and the beautiful pictures. They liked the pictures so much that they forgave the text for not serving them well and gave the book a high rating.
A Sample:
“white school bus
left a
funnel of dust
on their faces
but
songs and birds of all colors
and rich soil
where slaves fought freedom
steadied them
in the face of danger”
Children’s Comments:
Jayla, 5, said, "I liked the pictures."
Silvana, 6, said, "I liked how she changed the laws."
Abby, 5, said, "I liked them praying."
Gage, 6, said, "I liked the part where they had to walk five miles to school."
Jimmy, 6, said, "I liked the people gathering together in the book."
Children's Ratings: 5, 1, 5, 5, 1, 5, 5, 5, 5
Text by poet Ntozake Shange.
Excellence. I anticipated excellence.
But perhaps poets are not the best authors of picture books. I had trouble following the text and I’m a grownup. I had to think too much about the words on the page and it wasn’t because they were so rich but because the writing wandered around so much. I’d hoped for powerful words, but I found them to be wobbly.
The children thought the pictures were very realistic. They were moved by the story of Coretta walking to school. The writing was a little too abstract for many of them and they weren’t clear in places about what the writer was trying to say.
The poetic writing, with its whimsical sentence structure, was unclear to them.
Nevertheless, they loved the sounds of the words and the beautiful pictures. They liked the pictures so much that they forgave the text for not serving them well and gave the book a high rating.
A Sample:
“white school bus
left a
funnel of dust
on their faces
but
songs and birds of all colors
and rich soil
where slaves fought freedom
steadied them
in the face of danger”
Children’s Comments:
Jayla, 5, said, "I liked the pictures."
Silvana, 6, said, "I liked how she changed the laws."
Abby, 5, said, "I liked them praying."
Gage, 6, said, "I liked the part where they had to walk five miles to school."
Jimmy, 6, said, "I liked the people gathering together in the book."
Children's Ratings: 5, 1, 5, 5, 1, 5, 5, 5, 5
March 24, 2012
This lovely picture book (with illustrations by Kadir Nelson) putatively honors Coretta Scott, but I felt it was more about her husband, Martin Luther King, Jr. (An afterward for adults is, however, focused more on Coretta.) The book doesn’t cover at all the period after King’s assassination, when Coretta took on a leadership role, founding the Martin Luther King, Jr. Center for Nonviolent Social Change in Atlanta, becoming an anti-apartheid activist, campaigning against homophobia, and actively participating in the women’s movement. The fact that over 14,000 people attended her funeral in 2006, including U.S. Presidents George W. Bush, Bill Clinton, George H.W. Bush, Jimmy Carter, and their wives, attests to the great importance of Mrs. King herself, and the esteem in which she was held.
Although the text of this book is lovely, and the pictures outstanding, I hope to see additional books for children that recognize this important woman for her own achievements separate from those of her husband.
Rating: 3.5/5
Although the text of this book is lovely, and the pictures outstanding, I hope to see additional books for children that recognize this important woman for her own achievements separate from those of her husband.
Rating: 3.5/5
August 28, 2009
As always Kadir Nelson’s work is just fantastic.
January 21, 2020
A good book told in poetic form about Coretta Scott King’s life. I liked it but needed a book that was better at telling her life in a more concrete manner.
November 15, 2010
In a poem, Shange shares the story of Coretta Scott's upbringing during the times of segregation. While reading this poem, students learn about Coretta Scott's story but they also are able to learn on build on background knowledge about this specific time period. I enjoyed reading a non-fiction text that tied in a piece of history as well as strong feelings about the meaning of the words freedom and determination. One stanza that connects the readers emotions is, "things nature never intended a child to see haunted them tragedy accompanies growth no matter who we are and the Negroes are no different". Throughout the entire story Ntozake Shange does not use punctuation; allowing the reader to interpret the information in their own way.
March 2, 2010
I enjoyed, Coretta Scott, by Ntozke Shange. I found that the text did not read like poetry, it read like a story. I, personally, am not a fan of poetry. I enjoyed this book because it was about a person in history and I do like the historical fiction genre. I had never seen a book that was based on Coretta Scott, so it was interesting to read about the Civil Rights Movement, from a different perspective. The illustrations by Kadir Nelson are rich, realistic and colorful. Visually the book is amazing. This book can be used to introduce a lesson on the Civil Rights Movement to young children.
January 6, 2011
I would probably rate this book closer to a 3 and 1/2. The pictures absolutely carry the book. They are a five. Kadir Nelson carried it and without him, the book would lose its impact. Though I felt the verse strayed from its focus on Coretta Scott King several times. Though one does get a sense that she fought prejudice and was a champion of freedom, it lacks in creating a complete picture of her. The language is very mature, and the book is not one that can be left to children on their own. Additional resources are needed to complete understanding.
April 26, 2017
Ok, I think I've found either next year's Caldecott or Coretta Scott King Award book, or both. Kadir Nelson's illustrations are breathtaking in this poetic account of the life of Coretta Scott King. The opening spread, with the moon "like an orange sliver by the treetops" is gorgeous. A page at the end of the book provides more facts and details of her life. This book has got to win something next year. Highly recommended!!
March 2, 2016
This lovely illustrated book tells the story of a young girl, grown to woman, who always carried the possibility and light of freedom.
Walking to school with her siblings, while the buses carrying white children passed by, Coretta knew in her heart that there had to be a better day coming.
Meeting Martin Luther King, Jr. solidified that feeling. And both put words and feelings into actions.
Lush illustrations and lovely text render this a book I'll purchase and read to my grandchildren.
Walking to school with her siblings, while the buses carrying white children passed by, Coretta knew in her heart that there had to be a better day coming.
Meeting Martin Luther King, Jr. solidified that feeling. And both put words and feelings into actions.
Lush illustrations and lovely text render this a book I'll purchase and read to my grandchildren.
November 9, 2013
The pictures are spectacular! The story is not as centered on Coretta as I had hoped, but it is absolutely worth getting your hands on.
March 23, 2016
The text is awkward and difficult. My kids replied "huh?" Many times during this short book. Good for awareness about Coretta Scott, but focused more on the lyrical text than giving information.
April 15, 2021
Shange's poetry intermingled with the fascinating illustrations depict the fantastic life of the women who helped changed a nation. I was fascinated with Shange's For Colored Girls, however Coretta Scott is just about as invigorating as the aforementioned title. This and many others is what keeps me fascinated with Shange's work as a artists and a novelist. I feel like most people forget the accomplishments women had on the Civil & Equal Rights Movement. We would rather acknowledge the doings of Malcolm X and MLK, but what about Assata Shakur, Shirley Chisholm, and, ofcourse, Coretta Scott King. This book gives a short biography of the life of one women and her vision to save a divided nation.
January 14, 2018
This is a lovely, artistic book with beautiful pictures, and beautiful words...but lacks punctuation. That made it tricky to read aloud; I was a bit put off by it. I also thought this was going to be a mini-biography of Coretta Scott King (as the title seems to imply), and while it sort of was...in some parts...it really wasn't after all. More of: a snippet of Coretta's childhood...marrying Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr...some general civil rights events...and a song.
Lovely, but not a stand-alone resource. We definitely need more books to tell us more about Mrs. King.
Lovely, but not a stand-alone resource. We definitely need more books to tell us more about Mrs. King.
September 23, 2012
Coretta Scott was a biography of her life from child until adult told in poetry form. Coretta Scott lived during the days of segregation. Every day her and her siblings walked five miles to school as they would watch the school bus full of white children drive right on by. She dreamed of better times, "of learning and freedom". When she was older she had a dream just like Martin Luther King and together they worked hard relying on their morals. They ended up overturning the Jim Crow segregation laws. They fell in love and married. They decided they would try to free the world so they moved to Montgomery to their new parish in the South. The Montgomery bus boycott took hold and was the first of many movements to free people. They had the March on Washington where the nation would find its inspiration to move forward and create a united nation. Tragedy hits her once again, however she helps the people gain equality and a vote. She then found her peace and ends the book singing, " ain't gonna let nobody turn me round, gonna keep on a-walkin', keep on a-talkin', walkin' up to freedom land, singin' always singin'."
This biography was meant for children ages 4-9. It is a compelling biography that has wonderfully written poetry by Ntozake Shange and gorgeous paintings by Kadir Nelson. As a nanny I try to teach that no one is better than anyone else and that sometimes you have to work hard to do the right thing. I think this is a motivating story for children to follow their morals. By doing that you will have a happier life. Also, by learning about Coretta Scott it gets them to appreciate how the Coretta Scott Award is decided. She is not just another name on a book that they may read. She is someone with a world-changing story.
This biography was meant for children ages 4-9. It is a compelling biography that has wonderfully written poetry by Ntozake Shange and gorgeous paintings by Kadir Nelson. As a nanny I try to teach that no one is better than anyone else and that sometimes you have to work hard to do the right thing. I think this is a motivating story for children to follow their morals. By doing that you will have a happier life. Also, by learning about Coretta Scott it gets them to appreciate how the Coretta Scott Award is decided. She is not just another name on a book that they may read. She is someone with a world-changing story.
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October 25, 2017
In spite of being a female, mother of four, Coretta Scott decided to fight for the rights of African American people. Along side her husband, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Scott also lead marches, boycotts, and other peaceful demonstrations in an attempt to fight for the injustices of black people. During the beginning of her movements, Scott was not the average woman. Many women during that time stayed quiet, listened and submitted to their husbands, and wouldn't dare be on the forefront of and movement. Scott challenged those norms. As an African American woman, she would leave her four children behind with a caregiver to lead marches. Even as a child, Scott was a leader. She lead her smaller siblings to school each day on a five mile hike while white buses zoomed past leaving dust in their faces. Scott joined forces with a young preacher in an attempt to overturn Jim Crow laws through prayer. She later found love and joy with that preacher and married him. In this informational piece, Scott showed that she was fearless even in the face of dangerous sit ins and boycotts. Scott was a hero to many women that were afraid to fight or voice their opinions. A cultural norm during Scott's reign was for women to be seen and not heard. Scott went against the grain in an attempt to gain equality for all African Americans. The illustrations are very accurate with facial features and structures. Just by looking at the pictures, one can easily see which character is Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Dr. Coretta Scott-King, and a few other civil rights figures. Children in upper grades, beginning around second or third grade may benefit from this book more than smaller children aged four and five.
January 6, 2018
Martin Luther King is certainly deserving of all of the recognition he has received, but have you read about the life story of his wife, Coretta Scott King? This beautifully written and illustrated picture book biography allows Coretta Scott King to stand beside her husband on equal footing, celebrating her life not in relation to the life of Dr. King but as an individual who played a significant part in the civil rights movement.
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November 16, 2009
Picture book in poetic form
Unflinching verse and elegant imagery combine in a powerful, evocative, picture-book portrait of Coretta Scott King. As stated on the cover, Shange uses poetry to recount Coretta Scott’s life, from her childhood to her marriage with Martin Luther King, Jr. On the final page, the author offers a linear, prose biography, adding context to her more abstract references in the poetry. Omitting punctuation and capitalization, Shange assembles her simple words into a whole that reflects both the facts of Scott’s story and her humanity. Nelson’s accompanying paintings are luminous and reverent, and as much as they recall his distinct style in books such as Carole Boston Weatherford’s Moses: When Harriet Tubman Led Her People to Freedom (2006), there is something of Norman Rockwell here, too, in the straightforward compositions and profound dignity of the American spirit on display. Concise back matter notwithstanding, this is not a biography of fact and reporting. Instead, poet and painter have joined forces to offer an indelible, emotional expression of the strength, beauty, and joy of one woman’s character. Grades K-3 (Booklist Review)
Unflinching verse and elegant imagery combine in a powerful, evocative, picture-book portrait of Coretta Scott King. As stated on the cover, Shange uses poetry to recount Coretta Scott’s life, from her childhood to her marriage with Martin Luther King, Jr. On the final page, the author offers a linear, prose biography, adding context to her more abstract references in the poetry. Omitting punctuation and capitalization, Shange assembles her simple words into a whole that reflects both the facts of Scott’s story and her humanity. Nelson’s accompanying paintings are luminous and reverent, and as much as they recall his distinct style in books such as Carole Boston Weatherford’s Moses: When Harriet Tubman Led Her People to Freedom (2006), there is something of Norman Rockwell here, too, in the straightforward compositions and profound dignity of the American spirit on display. Concise back matter notwithstanding, this is not a biography of fact and reporting. Instead, poet and painter have joined forces to offer an indelible, emotional expression of the strength, beauty, and joy of one woman’s character. Grades K-3 (Booklist Review)
November 7, 2010
Older Picture Book-I knew I’d love the illustrations of the book, Coretta, because I am familiar with the illustrator, Kadir Nelson. I find all his pictures to be inspiring and realistic. I was right. I was truly touched by many of the illustrations, particularly the one of Coretta as a young child with her siblings seeing the white school kids pass them by. I felt as though Mr. Nelson captured the feelings of injustice through their eyes. I enjoyed how this story was told through poetry because it made a different impact on me. I was expecting it to be similar to the books, Rosa and Martin’s Big Words, but it wasn’t. The poetry made this story stand out from them. It was different. Just like I think Coretta must have been. She must have been a soft, thoughtful, yet powerful person with her words. She definitely was unique from what we know about her today. I felt this book portrayed her accurately. I would recommend it as a read aloud to children grades 1-3 and for older students to read independently. Perhaps the older students could use it in conjunction with other biographies of Coretta Scott King.
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June 5, 2014Raise your hand if you know who Dr. Martin Luther Kind Jr. was. What kind of things did he do/why is he someone we should know? Now raise your hand if you have heard of Coretta Scott King. Most of us have heard about Dr. Martin Luther King, but not many of us have heard of Corretta Scott King. She was MLK's wife. She did many things by herself and beside her husband that helped to fight for civil rights. Knowing just a little bit about Coretta Scott King now, what predictions do you have about what she has done to help with the Civil Rights movement? (Activate background knowledge, hypothesizing)
I chose to include this book in my text set on the Civil Rights movement because it focused on a person that we often to not hear much about. We always cover MLK and Rosa parks and there are lots of other people that made an impact for the cause. I think this is a great book and shows that more people were involved in the Civil Rights movement than the ones we usually talk about.
(2008, December 15). Publishers Weekly. http://www.booksinprint.com.leo.lib.u...#
I chose to include this book in my text set on the Civil Rights movement because it focused on a person that we often to not hear much about. We always cover MLK and Rosa parks and there are lots of other people that made an impact for the cause. I think this is a great book and shows that more people were involved in the Civil Rights movement than the ones we usually talk about.
(2008, December 15). Publishers Weekly. http://www.booksinprint.com.leo.lib.u...#
December 1, 2014
Coretta Scott is an inspirational account of an incredible woman who worked and had a dream to bring change to America and it's civil injustices along with her husband Martin Luther King Jr. This poetic and song like biography brings the story of her childhood and her endearing determination into a new light. The book starts right off and reads like a poem as the first page describes a moon on a southern morning resembling an orange in the treetops and then goes on to further explain how at a very young age, Scott could easily see the injustice she faced because of her race. Forced to walk five miles to school with her sibling because that was the closest school they were allowed to attend and seeing school buses full of white children passing them on their way, we are also able to see this injustice. Those first images and illustrations stay with us but become a bit brighter as Coretta Scott grows up and begins to fight for her rights and the rights of every African American citizen of the United States. This is a great book to read when studying the civil rights movement.
Great for ages 8 and up.
Great for ages 8 and up.
September 23, 2010
This children’s biography of Coetta Scott is written in verse. It tells the story of her childhood, her marriage, American history, hardships, dreams, and beliefs. Several key locations of the civil rights movement are woven into the text. The imagery and wording are poignant, fresh, and beautiful. The tone is reverent. The theme of nonviolent, determined protests for liberation from oppression and inequality is clear. The artwork is a large component of the book. The expressions portrayed in the faces of the paintings are powerful. Detailed images of sunlight pouring through stain-glass windows or rain falling on chins held high are masterfully done. The book concludes with a reference page of history on Coretta Scott King, written by the author. This is a straightforward and inspiring piece of children’s literature celebrating the life and efforts of a black, female leader in American history. It is specified for ages 4-9, and worth sharing with elementary school children of all races.
December 1, 2013
A gorgeous and moving tribute to both Coretta Scott King and her husband, Martin Luther King Jr. The book begins following Coretta as she and her siblings walk 5 miles to "the nearest colored school" while underneath the moon and walking amiss the morning dew. Early on, the book transitions from Coretta's history to the story of those who fought for civil rights along her and her husband. While there are some beautifully poetic moments in the text ("things nature never intended a child to see haunted them tragedy accompanies growth no matter who we are and the Negroes are not different"), the prose wanders and seems to be taking on several substantial topics (the civil rights movement, racism, Coretta's biography, faith), which detracts from the possibilities of really capturing Coretta's spirit and life for an audience of young children. Nelson's illustrations are amazing - beautifully rich, emotionally-driven and striking, but again, like the text, begin strong and fade as the book continues.
May 8, 2015
My personal reaction was wow she is one strong girl. For example when she walks to school for many miles for her rights and beliefs shows her true character. She is a true inspiration with her efforts to bring equality.
This would be a great read aloud to make a curricular connection about equality. The students live in a world where they do not have to worry about equality. In poem form we can break down as a class and interpret the civil rights movement.
For an independent reading this would be for an upper level reader who has a particular interest in poetry and history. Particularly an interest in her being a real person would challenge their imagination. You could cover up the cover before reading and after reading have the student draw what they thought Coretta would look like.
This has a particular interest in the time periods with Martin Luther King. The rights of African Americans are very prevalent as well. This books shows how she was involved with her husband MLK and by herself as well.
This would be a great read aloud to make a curricular connection about equality. The students live in a world where they do not have to worry about equality. In poem form we can break down as a class and interpret the civil rights movement.
For an independent reading this would be for an upper level reader who has a particular interest in poetry and history. Particularly an interest in her being a real person would challenge their imagination. You could cover up the cover before reading and after reading have the student draw what they thought Coretta would look like.
This has a particular interest in the time periods with Martin Luther King. The rights of African Americans are very prevalent as well. This books shows how she was involved with her husband MLK and by herself as well.
October 17, 2013
This book is a poem about the life of Coretta Scott King from when she was a little girl through her work in the Civil Rights Movement with her husband, Martin Luther King, Jr. I was expecting this book to be extremely informative and provide a wealth of information about the life and work of Coretta Scott King. However, because it is written as a poem, it makes it difficult to interpret or to add a lot of information. I got more information out of the author's note at the end than I did throughout the book. I did enjoy looking at the pictures though. A teacher could use this book when discussing the civil rights movement or as an example of segregation due to Jim Crow laws. It could also be used as an example of telling a story through poetry and that poems don't necessarily have to rhyme all the time.
November 29, 2014
This story of Coretta Scoot tells a story of the beginning of a little African American girl's life and takes you on a journey through the tribulations and segregation she had to endure as a young child and how she stood by Martin Luther King Jr. during the Civil Rights Movement.
In this book the illustrator provides a darkness to the drawings through the beginning to bring about an emotion of depressing and trying time for Corretta and eventually as the book goes on the illustrations get more vibrant and colorful to have the reader feel happiness and power through the Civil Rights Movement. This story has a chronological narrative structure and has a person against society conflict. It is definitely a hero's journey, with the trials of the story starting at the beginning as opposed in the middle of the story.
In this book the illustrator provides a darkness to the drawings through the beginning to bring about an emotion of depressing and trying time for Corretta and eventually as the book goes on the illustrations get more vibrant and colorful to have the reader feel happiness and power through the Civil Rights Movement. This story has a chronological narrative structure and has a person against society conflict. It is definitely a hero's journey, with the trials of the story starting at the beginning as opposed in the middle of the story.
June 1, 2016
This is a poem about a woman, who was Martin Luther Kings’ wife, who fought for civil rights alongside her husband. The story opens with her walking five miles to a “Negro” school and then later using her singing voice to put on concerts to spread awareness. The back of the book has a page going more in depth about her contributions and the happenings of the time period. The illustrations are amazing! The majority of the pages are up close paintings of faces that are so realistic and filled with emotion. The pictures in general the children will love because it looks like a movie. I think it is also important to hear about women who fought for civil rights. Everyone knows about Martin Luther King Jr. but yet his wife, who fought right alongside him, isn’t very well known at all, which is a real shame.
October 14, 2017
This was an interesting story. This story sheds a light on how things used to be for certain races. This story is about freedom, prayer, and taking a long journey to your righteous path. This story is influenced by rights and movements and doing things in a peaceful way and hoping for the best. It was a great story with great information. I loved the illustrations in this book; they were bold and vibrant and brought the story to life. This biography book shows strength and empathy for race and religion in that particular time period. I think this is a beautiful well told story that deserves to be shared, however because of the topic certain individuals may not want to read it because it has strong points regarding race. For me, I truly loved everything about it and it could even give you more knowledge about that time.
June 8, 2011
I wanted to read this book for a few reasons. First, I wanted to learn more about Coretta Scott King since I'm going to the Coretta Scott King Awards breakfast at ALA in New Orleans. Second, Kadir Nelson's illustrations are beautiful.
The book is written in verse and requires careful reading. This is definitely one that I would practice before I read it to a group of students. Shange also writes more about the Civil Rights Movement than Coretta Scott; it might be interesting to pair this with a more traditional biography or nonfiction source. Students will need background knowledge and support to fully understand the text.
The illustrations really carry this book. I actually went back to read the text a second time and found that I enjoyed the story and rhythm more.
The book is written in verse and requires careful reading. This is definitely one that I would practice before I read it to a group of students. Shange also writes more about the Civil Rights Movement than Coretta Scott; it might be interesting to pair this with a more traditional biography or nonfiction source. Students will need background knowledge and support to fully understand the text.
The illustrations really carry this book. I actually went back to read the text a second time and found that I enjoyed the story and rhythm more.
September 27, 2011
BEAUTIFUL, BEAUTIFUL, BEAUTIFUL......this story is told through poetry by the author, which gives periodic information about some events of coretta scott's life. It tells of her long walk to school with her sisters, meeting Martin Luther King, and other accounts of the time period. This is another book that has marvelous illustrations, the pictures are so realistic, and jump out at the reader. The cover of the book alone, just makes you stare. The illustrator uses oil paints on birch plywood to create these elegant illustrations that take up the whole page. The book is recommended for Primary Readers, but can be read to younger readers; anyone can enjoy the magnificent illustrations. I would recommend this book to readers and teachers as well.
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