I've Seen the Promised Land: The Life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

A stunning picture book biography of the civil rights icon from the author of two Newbery Honor Books and six Coretta Scott King Awardees. Set against key moments of the civil rights movement, here is the story of the powerful, eloquent spiritual leader and his belief that nonviolence could be used as a tool to begin to address racial discrimination.

Walter Dean Myers's moving narrative and Leonard Jenkins's compelling paintings convey a vivid and striking image of the man who moved American society closer to the ideals of freedom and fairness.

"In a clear and cogent manner, Myers frames King's political efforts and his belief in nonviolent demonstration for change with information about the personal consequences to the man and his family. Jenkins's stunning collage artwork dramatically reflects the events described in the narrative." (School Library Journal)

"Jenkins' dramatic, double-page collage illustrations set close-up portraits of the leader against crowd scenes of political marches and violent conflict. Then, after the glory of the March on Washington, there's a double-page spread showing the horror of the Birmingham deaths. The book ends with King's assassination, but words and pictures show his strength and his enduring message against racism and for peace." (Booklist)

"There's always room for another book about the heroic leader, especially when it's a picture-book biography as good as this one." (Kirkus)

Author: Walter Dean Myers
Publisher: Amistad Books for Young Readers
Published: 12/23/2003
Pages: 40
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 0.80lbs
Size: 10.24h x 9.08w x 0.36d
ISBN: 9780060277031
Audience: Ages 4-8

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 5.8
Point Value: 0.5
Interest Level: Middle Grade
Quiz #/Name: 75976 / I've Seen the Promised Land: The Life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.


Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Review - Children 11/15/2003 pg. 1362
Booklist 12/15/2003 pg. 752
Publishers Weekly 01/12/2004 pg. 53
School Library Journal 04/01/2004 pg. 140
Black Issues Book Review 05/01/2004 pg. 59
Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 05/01/2004 pg. 384
Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2004 pg. 468 - Recommended, Satisfactory
Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2004 pg. 468 - Recommended, Satisfactory

About the Author
Jenkins, Leonard: -

Leonard Jenkins received his B.F.A. from the American Academy of Art in Chicago. He is the illustrator of Sunflower Island by Carol Greene, which received a starred review in Publishers Weekly. Mr. Jenkins lives in New York City.

Myers, Walter Dean: -

Walter Dean Myers was the New York Times bestselling author of Monster, the winner of the first Michael L. Printz Award; a former National Ambassador for Young People's Literature; and an inaugural NYC Literary Honoree. Myers received every single major award in the field of children's literature. He was the author of two Newbery Honor Books and six Coretta Scott King Awardees. He was the recipient of the Margaret A. Edwards Award for lifetime achievement in writing for young adults, a three-time National Book Award Finalist, as well as the first-ever recipient of the Coretta Scott King-Virginia Hamilton Award for Lifetime Achievement.

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