Memphis, Martin, and the mountaintop : the sanitation strike of 1968
(Book)
Author
Contributors
Christie, R. Gregory, 1971- illustrator.
Published
Honesdale, Pennsylvania : Calkins Creek, an imprint of Highlights, [2018].
ISBN
9781629797182, 1629797189
Lexile measure
800L
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| Location | Call Number | Note | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Addison Public Library - 1st Floor - Children's Books | jFIC DUNCAN A. | On Shelf | |
| Alsip-Merrionette Park Public Library District - Holiday | J MLK JR DAY 323.1 DUNCAN | On Shelf | |
| Batavia Public Library District - Juvenile Non-Fiction | J 323.1196 DUN | On Shelf | |
| Bellwood Public Library - Juvenile New | J 323.1196 DUN | On Shelf | |
| Berwyn Public Library - Juvenile Stacks | J 323.1196 DUN | On Shelf |
Subjects
LC Subjects
African Americans -- Tennessee -- Memphis -- Social conditions -- 20th century -- Juvenile fiction.
Fiction.
History.
Juvenile works.
King, Martin Luther, -- Jr., -- 1929-1968 -- Assassination -- Juvenile fiction.
King, Martin Luther, -- Jr., -- 1929-1968 -- Juvenile fiction.
Labor movement -- Tennessee -- Memphis -- History -- 20th century -- Juvenile fiction.
Memphis (Tenn.) -- Race relations -- History -- 20th century -- Juvenile fiction.
Picture books.
Sanitation Workers Strike, Memphis, Tenn., 1968 -- Juvenile fiction.
Fiction.
History.
Juvenile works.
King, Martin Luther, -- Jr., -- 1929-1968 -- Assassination -- Juvenile fiction.
King, Martin Luther, -- Jr., -- 1929-1968 -- Juvenile fiction.
Labor movement -- Tennessee -- Memphis -- History -- 20th century -- Juvenile fiction.
Memphis (Tenn.) -- Race relations -- History -- 20th century -- Juvenile fiction.
Picture books.
Sanitation Workers Strike, Memphis, Tenn., 1968 -- Juvenile fiction.
More Details
Published
Honesdale, Pennsylvania : Calkins Creek, an imprint of Highlights, [2018].
Format
Book
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 29 cm
Language
English
ISBN
9781629797182, 1629797189
Accelerated Reader
MG
Level 4.9, 1 Points
Level 4.9, 1 Points
Lexile measure
800
Notes
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references.
Description
This historical fiction picture book presents the story of nine-year-old Lorraine Jackson, who in 1968 witnessed the Memphis sanitation strike--Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s final stand for justice before his assassination--when her father, a sanitation worker, participated in the protest.
Target Audience
800L,Lexile
Study Program Information
Accelerated Reader AR,MG,4.9,0.5,197315.
Awards
Coretta Scott King Illustrator Honor, 2019.
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Citations
APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Duncan, A. F., & Christie, R. G. (2018). Memphis, Martin, and the mountaintop: the sanitation strike of 1968 (First edition.). Calkins Creek, an imprint of Highlights.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Duncan, Alice Faye and R. Gregory Christie. 2018. Memphis, Martin, and the Mountaintop: The Sanitation Strike of 1968. Calkins Creek, an imprint of Highlights.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Duncan, Alice Faye and R. Gregory Christie. Memphis, Martin, and the Mountaintop: The Sanitation Strike of 1968 Calkins Creek, an imprint of Highlights, 2018.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Duncan, Alice Faye, and R. Gregory Christie. Memphis, Martin, and the Mountaintop: The Sanitation Strike of 1968 First edition., Calkins Creek, an imprint of Highlights, 2018.
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