We Dream a World: Carrying the Light From My Grandparents Martin Luther King, Jr. and Coretta Scott King: Carrying the Light From My Grandparents Martin Luther King, Jr. and Coretta Scott King

Ages 4 to 8, Grades P to 3

The granddaughter of Martin Luther King, Jr. and Coretta Scott King delivers a stirring tribute to her grandparents that speaks to children everywhere about her hopes for a new future.In this stirring tribute to Coretta Scott King and Martin Luther King, Jr., their granddaughter, Yolanda – a national civil rights figure in her own right – is ready to lead in this powerful picture book text! With inspiration from Langston Hughes and deep love for her grandparents, Yolanda King shows the world that young people are strong enough to carry on their elders’ legacy while creating a new path for themselves. Her words are meaningful and universal, painting an expressive tableau of the issues facing young people today – racial equality, bullying, gun violence, climate change, disease, community, empowerment, inclusion, and more. Yolanda’s words will comfort and inspire the next generation of dreamers.

About the Author

Yolanda Renee King never met her grandfather, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. But the 13-year-old is one of the countless activists inspired by his actions. As a young activist devoted to fighting racial injustice and gun violence in schools, that’s a dream that fuels her further.

Nicole Tadgell is an award-winning watercolor artist whose work spans more than 30 luminous picture books for children. When she's not drawing, Nicole enjoys practicing Tai Chi and watching Doctor Who.