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This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 11 working days Many people are familiar with the story of Jewish support for the American civil rights movement, but this history has another side one that has not been fully told until now. Outlines a compelling image of relations between the two communities. In "Shared Dreams, " Rabbi Schneier reiterates our commonality, as upheld by Martin Luther King, Jr., and fuels the reader to continue to work for the advancement of race relations among all God s children. from the Preface by Martin Luther King III "Shared Dreams "brings to life the impressive, surprising, and long-neglected history of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. s efforts in support of the Jewish community. This is a story that sheds new light on the commitment and the relationship between the Jewish and African-American communities as they have struggled together to fight for justice and civil rights in our nation, and our lives. Features Summary At critical moments int he life of the American Jewish community, of Israel, and of the plight of Soviet Jews, Martin Luther King, Jr. stepped in as an advocate to speak out for the human and civil rights of Jews... Author Marc Schneier (Author), Martin Luther King (Author) Publisher Jewish Lights Publishing Release date 20090722 Pages 240 ISBN 1-58023-273-6 ISBN 13 978-1-58023-273-9

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 4 - 8 working days In this biography, discover the amazing story of Martin Luther King Jr, whose powerful words and dreams for the future inspired the world. Martin Luther King Jr. will always be remembered for his famous "I have a dream" speech, which he gave during the March on Washington in 1963. But his life before and after that big event, and his other enormous contributions to the Civil Rights Movement in the United States, largely go unspoken. In this biography for kids ages 8-11, learn all about MLK - from his early family life and experiences in education, to his untimely death and the worldwide mourning and riots that followed. This new biography series from DK goes beyond the basic facts to tell the true life stories of history's most interesting people. Full-color photographs and hand-drawn illustrations complement thoughtfully written, age-appropriate text to create an engaging book children will enjoy reading. Definition boxes, information sidebars, maps, inspiring quotes, and other nonfiction text features add depth, and a handy reference section at the back makes this the one biography series every teacher and librarian will want to collect. Each book also includes an author's introduction letter, a glossary, and an index. Features Summary In this biography, discover the amazing story of Martin Luther King Jr, whose powerful words and dreams for the future inspired the world. Martin Luther King Jr... Author Laurie Calkhoven (Author), Charlotte Ager (Illustrator) Publisher DK Children Release date 20190128 Pages 128 ISBN 0-241-32288-X ISBN 13 978-0-241-32288-8