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A Place to Land: Martin Luther King Jr. and the Speech That Inspired a Nation

Name: A Place to Land: Martin Luther King Jr. and the Speech That Inspired a Nation
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Book Synopsis: As a new generation of activists demands an end to racism, A Place to Land reflects on Martin Luther King, Jr.'s "I Have a Dream" speech and the movement that it galvanized. Now available in paperback.

Winner of the Orbis Pictus Award for Outstanding Nonfiction for Children

Selected for the Texas Bluebonnet Master List

Much has been written about Martin Luther King, Jr. and the 1963 March on Washington. But there's little on his legendary speech and how he came to write it. Martin Luther King, Jr. was once asked if the hardest part of preaching was knowing where to begin. No, he said. The hardest part is knowing where to end. "It's terrible to be circling up there without a place to land."

Finding this place to land was what Martin Luther King, Jr. struggled with, alongside advisors and fellow speech writers, in the Willard Hotel the night before the March on Washington, where he gave his historic "I Have a Dream" speech. But those famous words were never intended to be heard on that day, not even written down for that day, not even once.

Barry Wittenstein teams up with legendary illustrator Jerry Pinkney to tell the story of how, against all odds, Martin found his place to land.

An ALA Notable Children's Book

A Capitol Choices Noteworthy Title

Nominated for an NAACP Image Award

A Bank Street Best Book of the Year

A Notable Social Studies Trade Book for Young People

A Booklist Editors' Choice

Named a Best Book of the Year by Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, and School Library Journal

Selected for the CBC Champions of Change Showcase

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Looking for a powerful and inspirational read that will captivate both children and adults alike? Look no further than "A Place to Land: Martin Luther King Jr. and the Speech That Inspired a Nation." This remarkable book, now available in paperback, explores the iconic "I Have a Dream" speech and the profound impact it had on the civil rights movement. Winner of the Orbis Pictus Award for Outstanding Nonfiction for Children and selected for the Texas Bluebonnet Master List, this book is a must-have for every library.

While much has been written about Martin Luther King Jr. and the historic 1963 March on Washington, there is little known about how he crafted his legendary speech. In "A Place to Land," author Barry Wittenstein uncovers the hidden story of King's struggle to find the right words, alongside his advisors and fellow speech writers, in the Willard Hotel the night before the march. King's desire to find the perfect place to land, after soaring to great heights, is a captivating journey that will leave readers in awe.

With the captivating illustrations by legendary artist Jerry Pinkney, the visual storytelling in "A Place to Land" elevates the emotional impact of the narrative. Pinkney's attention to detail and masterful use of color bring the words of Martin Luther King Jr. to life, making this book a truly immersive experience.

This remarkable book has received numerous accolades, including being an ALA Notable Children's Book, Capitol Choices Noteworthy Title, and a nominee for an NAACP Image Award. It has also been recognized as a Bank Street Best Book of the Year, a Notable Social Studies Trade Book for Young People, and a Best Book of the Year by Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, and School Library Journal.

Don't miss out on the opportunity to be inspired by the words and struggles of one of the greatest civil rights leaders in history. Experience the journey of Martin Luther King Jr. and his quest to find his place to land. Get your copy of "A Place to Land" today and let his powerful message resonate with you and generations to come.

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