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📘 Martin Luther King, Jr by Valerie Schloredt

This biography chronicles the life of Martin Luther King Jr., a prominent Baptist minister whose leadership in the civil‑rights movement earned him recognition as a Nobel Prize‑winning advocate of non‑violent resistance. It explores his efforts to confront prejudice, segregation, and discrimination based on skin color in the United States, highlighting his strategic use of civil disobedience to advance racial equality. Presented in Spanish and English, the book is tailored for juvenile readers, offering an accessible account of the key events, ideas, and impact of King’s work in the ongoing struggle for civil rights.

First publish date: 1988

Genre: Biography & Autobiography/Biography

Authors: Valerie Schloredt

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