M.L.K.: The Journey of a King
by Tonya Bolden
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- Grade
- 5-12
- Genre
- Biography
- Nonfiction
- Cultural Experience
- African American
Year Published 2007
Word Count 19,903
- Text Complexity
- Lexile Level: 970L
- ATOS Reading Level: 8.4
- AR Quiz Numbers
- Quiz 112149, 4 AR Points
- Curricular Area
- History
- Social Studies
- Subject Headings
- African Americans--Civil rights--History--20th century--Juvenile literature
- 20th century
- Civil rights
- Civil rights workers--United States--Biography--Juvenile literature
- King, Martin Luther, Jr., 1929-1968--Juvenile literature
- Baptists--United States--Biography--Juvenile literature
- African Americans--Biography--Juvenile literature
- King, Martin Luther
- Baptists
- Juvenile Nonfiction | History | United States - 20th Century
- African Americans
- History
- Civil rights workers
- United States
- Juvenile Nonfiction | Biography & Autobiography | Cultural, Ethnic & Regional
- Children's Books/Ages 9-12 Biography
- Lists With This Book
- Exploring the Civil Rights Movement
- Nonfiction, 6-8
- Civil Rights Movement
Our Original Resources 6
Audio Name Pronunciation with Tonya Bolden
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In-depth Written Interview with Tonya Bolden
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Nonfiction Read and Respond Multi-Leveled Lesson
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Story Map Multi-Leveled Lesson
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Cultural Representation Reflection
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Submit Qualitative Text Complexity Rubric
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About the Author 3
Author Interviews 20
In-depth Written Interview with Tonya Bolden
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On constructing stories with Tonya Bolden
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Interview with Tonya Bolden
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On her love of books and writing with Tonya Bolden
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Interview with Tonya Bolden
Created by Biographers International Organization
Interview with Tonya Bolden
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Interview with Tonya Bolden
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On childhood book access with Tonya Bolden
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On the turning point in her career with Tonya Bolden
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Stepping into history with Tonya Bolden
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From professor to author with Tonya Bolden
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Life in perspective with Tonya Bolden
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Loving protection with Tonya Bolden
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On going beyond Black History Month with Tonya Bolden
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The job of a biographer with Tonya Bolden
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History is made up of what people leave behind with Tonya Bolden
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On getting into character with Tonya Bolden
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Writing is rewriting with Tonya Bolden
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Writing history for young readers with Tonya Bolden
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Know the writing rules before you break them with Tonya Bolden
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Book Guides, Activities & Lessons 3
Nonfiction Read and Respond Multi-Leveled Lesson
Created by TeachingBooks
Story Map Multi-Leveled Lesson
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Cultural Representation Reflection
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Awards & Distinctions 2
Orbis Pictus Award, 2000-2024
Winner, 2008
CCBC Choices
Selection, 2008
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