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manda_reads's review
emotional
informative
fast-paced
3.0
This book sheds a little light on what Coretta Scott's life was like during the civil rights movement in the 1960's. I found the paintings and or pictures in this book to be absolutely gorgeous.
jaij7's review against another edition
5.0
I love Kadir Nelson. His art is amazing. Great poem written by Ntozake Shange.
mellenwood's review against another edition
3.0
Genre: Biography
Grade Level: K-2
I enjoyed this book a lot. It showed Coretta's life well and really hit on what was important to her. It was very informative, and also very interesting. I would recommend this book to anyone who is learning about Martin Luther King Jr. and any teacher who is teaching on this topic.
Grade Level: K-2
I enjoyed this book a lot. It showed Coretta's life well and really hit on what was important to her. It was very informative, and also very interesting. I would recommend this book to anyone who is learning about Martin Luther King Jr. and any teacher who is teaching on this topic.
amysutton's review against another edition
Very sparse poem introducing some of the things Coretta believed in and fought for. The paintings are GORGEOUS, but I wanted more biographical information.
iffer's review against another edition
3.0
The artwork in this book is moving and powerful, but I felt that the text of the book was somewhat lacking. I know that this is a children's book, but the "story" was a little bit hard to follow, and it was another idealized depiction of the Civil Rights Movement that didn't convey the hate, danger and violence that were present alongside protesters' strong faith in God and change when using non-violent tactics. Coretta Scott King was an amazing woman who is too often overshadowed by her husband, and I wish that this book has done her more justice.
paperfemme's review against another edition
4.0
The pictures are spectacular! The story is not as centered on Coretta as I had hoped, but it is absolutely worth getting your hands on.
beecheralyson's review against another edition
5.0
Definitely a must for any elementary school library. The illustrations are gorgeous and the text is strong.
pingin505's review against another edition
2.0
I really wanted to love this book! And to be completely fair, I listened to the audiobook, so while the added gospel music was fantastic, I could t see the pictures. It left the story feeling really disjointed and just random facts about the civil rights movement. I wasn’t sure why it was called Coretta Scott, because it didn’t really seem to be about her. But it’s a History I honor and the pictures might have really tied it all together!
angkunkel's review against another edition
4.0
Stunning artwork by Kadir Nelson. My only criticism is that the middle of the poem (and accompanying artwork) shifts its focus to MLK. More could have been emphasized about Coretta's role in the movement.
azajacks's review against another edition
4.0
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