OPEN A BOOK,OPEN THE WORLD
作者：Bausum, Ann/ Hughes, Solomon
出版社：Reycraft
出版日期：2024.06.17
ISBN：9781478886433
書號：20312602
裝訂：平裝
定價：$350
When Martin Luther King Jr. landed in Memphis on April 3, 1968, no one knew he would be killed the next day.
When he gave his famous Mountaintop speech, no one knew it would be his last.
And when the world learned of his death, no one knew exactly how deeply his legacy would live on.
In a poignant and powerful narrative by Ann Bausum, illustrated by a chorus of talented artists, we step back in time to April 3, 1968. On that fateful day, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. arrived in Memphis, oblivious to the tragic events that would soon unfold.
His unforgettable "Mountaintop" speech, delivered that evening, echoed with hope and resolve. Little did the world know that these words would be his last, forever etching his legacy into history. As the sun set on April 4, 1968, the world was forever changed. Dr. King's assassination sent shockwaves across the globe, and no one could have predicted the profound and enduring impact his life would have on the fight for civil rights and social justice.
The Day King Died is a beautifully crafted homage that invites readers to reflect on the impact of a single individual whose courage and determination shaped the course of history. It's a poignant and timely tribute to a man whose dream continues to inspire and guide us.
Ann Bausum: I write about history for readers of all ages. My books for young people help upper elementary, middle school, and high school students discover the drama and significance of stories from history that may barely be presented in their textbooks. My goal is to make history relevant, engaging, alive, and irresistible. In 2015 my adopted home state named me the year's Notable Wisconsin Children's Author. Two years later the body of my work received national recognition with the Nonfiction Award of the Children's Book Guild of Washington, D.C.
Solomon Hughes is an illustrator who has studied Graphic Design at Pratt Institute in his hometown of Brooklyn, New York. At age 8, his work had been displayed in the Guggenheim, and at 17, the Metropolitan Museum of Art. As an artist, he looks at works from the past and the present to expand his skills and craft. He currently lives at home with his parents, two sisters, two turtles, and one puppy.
