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Coretta Scott  Cover Image Book Book

Coretta Scott

Shange, Ntozake (Author). Nelson, Kadir, (ill.).

Summary: This extraordinary union of poetry and monumental artwork captures the movement for civil rights in the United States, and honors it most elegant inspiration, Coretta Scott.

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  • ISBN: 0061253650 (lib. bdg.)
  • ISBN: 9780061253652 (lib. bdg.)
  • ISBN: 0061253642 (trade bdg.)
  • ISBN: 9780061253645 (trade bdg.)
  • Physical Description: 1 v. : col. ill. ; 32 cm.
    print
  • Edition: 1st ed.
  • Publisher: New York : Katherine Tegen Books, c2009.
Subject: Civil rights movements United States
African Americans Civil rights
African Americans Biography
Civil rights workers United States Biography
King, Martin Luther Jr 1929-1968
King, Coretta Scott 1927-2006

Available copies

  • 3 of 3 copies available at Kenton County.

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  • 0 current holds with 3 total copies.
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Location Call Number / Copy Notes Barcode Shelving Location Status Due Date
Covington Branch J B K52sh (Text) 33126015510906 JNonfiction Available -
Erlanger Branch J B K52sh (Text) 33126021929082 JBiography Available -
Independence Branch J B K52sh (Text) 33126015510914 JBiography Available -

  • Baker & Taylor
    The team that created the Coretta Scott King Honor title, Ellington Was Not a Street, examines the life of Dr. King's wife, Coretta, who in her own right, was a civil rights pioneer experienced with the injustices of the segregated South, and who continued her husband's mission after his assassination.
  • Baker & Taylor
    Examines the life of Martin Luther King's wife, Coretta, who in her own right, was a civil rights pioneer who experienced the injustices of the segregated South and who continued her husband's mission after his assassination.
  • HARPERCOLL

    Multiple starred reviews greeted this amazing collaboration between Ntozake Shange and Kadir Nelson. As Booklist put it: “Poet and painter have joined forces to offer an indelible, emotional expression of the strength, beauty, and joy of one woman’s character.”

    Celebrated poet and playwright Ntozake Shange captures the spirit of Civil Rights pioneer Coretta Scott King in this picture book biography gorgeously illustrated by Caldecott Medal artist Kadir Nelson. 

    Walking many miles to school in the dusty road, young Coretta Scott knew the unfairness of life in the segregated south. A yearning for equality began to grow. 

    Together with Martin Luther King, Jr., she helped lead change through nonviolent protest. It was the beginning of a journey—with dreams of freedom for all.

  • HARPERCOLL

    Multiple starred reviews greeted this amazing collaboration between Ntozake Shange and Kadir Nelson. As Booklist put it: 'Poet and painter have joined forces to offer an indelible, emotional expression of the strength, beauty, and joy of one woman's character.'

    Celebrated poet and playwright Ntozake Shange captures the spirit of Civil Rights pioneer Coretta Scott King in this picture book biography gorgeously illustrated by Caldecott Medal artist Kadir Nelson. 

    Walking many miles to school in the dusty road, young Coretta Scott knew the unfairness of life in the segregated south. A yearning for equality began to grow. 

    Together with Martin Luther King, Jr., she helped lead change through nonviolent protest. It was the beginning of a journey'with dreams of freedom for all.

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