Mlk & Li: Martin Luther King, Jr. and Long Island

by Allison Singh

Overview

Did you know that Martin Luther King, Jr. visited Long Island several times, including nine days before his death? Why did he come? What was King's message for Long Islanders? What civil rights battles were being fought on Long Island? Bring the Civil Rights Movement home with this thoroughly researched and beautifully illustrated book.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781735339528
Publisher:	Allison Singh
Publication date:	01/12/2021
Series:	It Happened on Li Books
Pages:	36
Product dimensions:	8.50(w) x 11.00(h) x 0.09(d)
Age Range:	8 - 12 Years

About the Author

Allison Singh is an author and lawyer living on Long Island. She was inspired to write MLK & LI to give Long Island students a connection to the work of Martin Luther King, Jr. Allison is the creator of It Happened on LI Books and writes about lesser known stories from Long Island history. She is also the author of John Shippen and Oscar Bunn: American Firsts in Golf.