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Coretta’s Journey: The Life and Times of Coretta Scott King

Alice Faye Duncan

This biography depicts the life of Coretta Scott King as a mother, singer, and activist. It includes her role in the Civil Rights movement and portrays her as a force behind her husband Martin Luther King Jr.’s accomplishments. Prose and poetry tell the story alongside animated illustrations and archival photographs. The book also recalls the iconic image of Coretta at her husband’s funeral, wearing a black veil.

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Themes
Activism · Family · History · Social Justice · Women And Girls
Format
Hardcover
Publisher
Astra Publishing House
Published
September 26, 2023
ISBN-13
9781662680045
Language
English
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