Martin Luther King, Jr.

by Lola M. Schaefer

Schaefer, Lola M.

Genres: Biography

24 pages, Paperback

First published August 1, 1998

About the author

Lola M. Schaefer is an educator, writer, and gardener, and the author of many acclaimed books for children about math, art, science, technology, animals, and nature. She uses shovels, hoes, rakes, and scissors when she works in her garden. Lola M. Shaefer grew up in Indiana, and now lives in northern Georgia.

Reviews

[Melinda Christensen · Rating 5 out of 5]

A simply written book which includes most details about Reverend King's life and is easy to understand. Martin's father taught him to understand all people. When he grew up and became a minister, he taught that all people should be treated the same. He helped to change the law of segregation in our nation. A book worth reading!

[Nichole · Rating 1 out of 5]

This book seems to "both sides" racism. Such as "Not all white people and African American people liked each other" (7). Um... yeah? It's pretty hard to like someone who doesn't think you're human??? "Some people wanted segregation" (7). Yes... and those people were almost entirely white.

[Craig Seasholes · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good, fantastic and not too hard for a 2nd grader to read in one sitting.