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M. L. K.: The Journey of a King


By Tonya Bolden

Reading Level: Late Elementary School, Middle School
Genre: Non Fiction
Publisher: Abrams Books for Young Readers 2007

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Bolden brings readers close to the great leader, Martin Luther King, and to the civil rights movement through detailed historical analysis and extensive notes.

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Caldecott Medal

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Coretta Scott King Award

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Golden Kite Award

Outstanding examples of text, illustration, fiction and nonfiction (four awards annually).

Newbery Medal

Most distinguished contribution to American literature for children (annually).

Scott O'Dell Historical Fiction Award

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