Reviews

March On!: The Day My Brother Martin Changed the World by London Ladd, Christine King Farris

ctoca's review

4.0

This book tells the story of the day Martin Luther King, Jr. gave his speech at the Washington Monument. The best part is that it is written by his sister, from her perspective. She tells of all the events that day, including some behind the scene things that most members of the public were not able to witness. It's a great historical book for kids to read to learn more about this incredible man and what he's done for this country. It really shows his impact and just how important he was.

The pictures in this book are gorgeous paintings done by London Ladd. They are very fitting of the story and time period, and they are very powerful.

lattelibrarian's review

5.0

What an incredible story, and narrated by Martin Luther King Jr.'s sister, nonetheless!  This picturebook is impactful, historical, and powerful.  London Ladd's illustrations only add to Farris' narrative, and only in the utmost beautiful way.  This is definitely a book to break out during February in your classroom, home, or daycare.  One thing that I truly admire about this book--which is likely due to the fact that his sister wrote this--is that it doesn't matyrize Martin Luther King Jr.--it just represents him as a whole.

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mariahroze's review

4.0

This book is written by Martin's sister about him and about what she remembers from the March on Washington. This is a tribute to the Martin, the march, and his speech that changed the USA.

My students really enjoyed the illustrations and the story that this book told. They highly suggest it :)

qgg's review

5.0

A beautifully illustrated and beautifully told story of the March on Washington and Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s part in it as told by his sister. I liked how the story started with Martin editing and preparing his speech the whole night long before the march. It was a private glimpse of a man who crafted the most notable speech of our time and then led to meeting with the six march organizers, then meeting with members of Congress until Martin and the organizers joined in the crowd to get to the Lincoln Memorial. The telling of the story relayed the rise of emotions perfectly.

tschmitty's review

4.0

MLK, we remember his message and how that message powered a nation to change.