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Coretta: The Autobiography of Mrs. Coretta Scott King

By Coretta Scott King & Ekua Holmes
Coretta: The Autobiography of Mrs. Coretta Scott King by Coretta Scott King & Ekua Holmes digital book - Fable

Publisher Description

Celebrate the life of the extraordinary civil and human rights activist Coretta Scott King with this picture book adaptation of her critically acclaimed adult memoir.

This is the autobiography of Coretta Scott King––wife of Martin Luther King, Jr.; founder of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Center for Nonviolent Social Change (the King Center); architect of the MLK, Jr. legacy; and global leader in movements for civil and human rights as well as peace. Learn about how a girl born in the segregated deep south became a global leader at the forefront of the peace movement and an unforgettable champion of social change.

Resilience, bravery, and joy lie at the center of this timeless story about fighting for justice against all odds.

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Coretta: The Autobiography of Mrs. Coretta Scott King Reviews

4.5
“Great book for kids. I learned some things that I didn't know. Also, I love the additional facts given at the end.”
“This is just a little look into the life of an amazing woman who contributed so much and got recognized for so little.”
“Beautiful!”

Ekua Holmes

Ekua Holmes is a native of Roxbury, MA and a graduate of the Massachusetts College of Art and Design. She is the recipient of the 2013 NAACP Image Award, a Brother Thomas Fellowship, and a 5-year appointment to the Boston Art Commission. Her picture book illustrations include the Caldecott Honor book Voice of Freedom and the Coretta Scott King Award winners Out of Wonder and The Stuff of Stars. Holmes serves as Assistant Director of MassArt’s Center for Art and Community Partnerships, and manages sparc! the ArtMobile, the institution’s vehicle for community outreach.

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