The older sister of Dr. King relates how growing up in the segregated South of the 1920s taught her younger brother a bitter lesson. When an incident makes clear the fact that white children and black children are not to play together, young Martin realizes his calling in life, and sets out on a path that changes the course of American history. Full color.
Annotation: The older sister of Martin Luther King, Jr. shares memories of their life together and explores how his childhood experiences influenced him into becoming a civil rights activist. Watercolor illustrations accompany the text.
Praise
Kirkus "A very welcome addition to the King story." 12/15/2002