All About Martin Luther King Jr.

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was one of the most influential leaders in American history. After completing his studies as a young adult, he dedicated himself to the Civil Rights Movement. Martin Luther King Jr. began leading Civil Rights marches and giving powerfully influential speeches to Americans such as his “I Have a Dream” speech. Martin's hope was that all Americans would come together to work for freedom and equality. Through struggles and oppositions, Martin transformed his dream of equality into a law of equality and integration. Martin Luther King Jr. changed the course of history and the lives of millions of Americans, his influence is still felt today and he is forever regarded as an American hero. Features Include: 50+ illustrations, 100 page biography plus: Glossary, Index, World Timeline, MLK’s Timeline, Quotes, and available Common-Core Compliant Teacher Guide downloadable from publisher's website. Todd Outcalt is a pastor, writer, husband and father. He has written for adults, children, cancer patients, and persons with disabilities. He lives in Brownsburg, Indiana with his wife and enjoys reading, kayaking, and hiking. Jennifer Mujezinovic is our inspiring cover artist. In every All About portrait she aims to embrace her own style, connect with readers, and reveal a bit of the personality of each subject. Interior Illustrator Amber Calderon received her art degree from DePauw University. She is an interior illustrator for the "All About" including All About Sir Edmund Hillary, All About Martin Luther King Jr., All About Stephen Hawking, All About Steve Wozniak, and All About Helen Keller and others. As an illustrator she works extensively with Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, and other vector-based illustration programs that she is incredibly familiar with and proficient in using.