We Dream a World: Carrying the Light From My Grandparents Martin Luther King, Jr. and Coretta Scott King
Author: Yolanda Renee King Category: Activism and Social Justice, Civil Rights, Elementary School, Family, Inspiration and Personal Growth, Multigenerational and Extended Families, Preschool, Self-Esteem and Identity, Values and Virtues Language: English Share: More DetailsThe granddaughter of Martin Luther King, Jr. and Coretta Scott King delivers a stirring tribute to her grandparents that speaks to children everywhere about her hopes for a new future.
In this stirring tribute to Coretta Scott King and Martin Luther King, Jr., their granddaughter, Yolanda – a national civil rights figure in her own right – is ready to lead in this powerful picture book text! With inspiration from Langston Hughes and deep love for her grandparents, Yolanda King shows the world that young people are strong enough to carry on their elders’ legacy while creating a new path for themselves. Her words are meaningful and universal, painting an expressive tableau of the issues facing young people today – racial equality, bullying, gun violence, climate change, disease, community, empowerment, inclusion, and more. Yolanda’s words will comfort and inspire the next generation of dreamers.
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