Friday, January 12, 2018

Fact Friday: Martin Rising: Requiem for a King by Andrea Davis Pinkney


Martin Rising: Requiem for a King by Andrea Davis Pinkney. Illustrated by Brian Pinkney. 128 p. Scholastic Inc., January, 2018. 978545702539. (Review of arc courtesy of publisher.)

Fact Friday features a biography in verse in honor of Martin Luther King Day. Martin Rising: Requiem for a King by Andrea Davis Pinkney and illustrated by Brian Pinkney. This beautifully designed book features stunning water color and ink illustrations and covers Dr. King's last months from his birthday on January 15, 1968 through his assassination on April 4 and ends on Easter Sunday. The power, imagery and beauty of the poems invite reading aloud if not performance. Backmatter includes author & illustrator notes, a timeline and historical context, making this work an important must-purchase addition to any school, classroom or personal library.

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