King for Kids

October 1, 2008
Gr 4 Up-This CD features recordings of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s speeches abridged for children, with introductions that provide historical background by such notables as Coretta Scott King, Senator Edward Kennedy, and Rosa Parks. An introduction by Andrew Young offers information about Dr. King and his philosophy regarding peace and equal rights. The CD consists of eight excerpts from two speeches: "A Call to Conscience" and "A Knock at Midnight." This collection will be of considerable interest to school and public libraries. The bonus PDF file includes photos, a timeline, letters, discussion questions, and other information collected from "The Autobiography of Martin Luther King, Jr." (Hatchette, 1998), edited by Clayborne Carson. Audio quality varies because the recordings were compiled from many sources. The track listing inside the case is not accurate, but this does not detract from the value of the production."April Mazza, Wayland Public Library, MA"

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