Coretta Scott King: Dare to Dream

By Angela Shelf Medearis

Book Overview

Coretta Scott King--author, activist, and civil rights leader

From her childhood encounters with discrimination to her activism as an adult, Coretta Scott King dreamed of finding a place where people were treated equally. This compelling biography tells the story of how she came to stand up against prejudice and violence during the African-American Civil Rights Movement.

A readable account of the life of Coretta Scott King... this biography shows her to be a courageous woman who can stand on her own merit, and not just as the wife of one of the world's most well-known men.
--School Library Journal

About the Women of Our Time series:
International in scope, the Women of Our Time series of biographies cover a wide range of personalities in a variety fields. More than a history lesson, these books offer carefully documented life stories that will inform, inspire, and engage.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0147513634
• ISBN13: 9780147513632
• Release Date: December 2014
• Publisher: Puffin Books
• Length: 96 Pages
• Weight: 0.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.3" x 7.5"
• Age Range: 8 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Grades 3 to 7

Customer Reviews

Dare to Dream

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