One of the coolest and most interesting facets of this text are the pictures. They offer a unique view of the subject and enhance understanding of the book.
The pictures, while they are not real, they look very realistic. They give the reader the sense that they are actually a part of the book. The spirituality that surrounded Martin Luther King Jr. is present throughout the book. In the front and the back of the book are double pages of stained glass windows which reflect Martin's minister background. He is also pictured at the pulpit preaching as an adult, and reading the bible as a child. The white only water fountain pictured below in conjunction with the quote "You are as good as anyone" allows readers to evoke feelings about this subject.
As mentioned above there are also quotes on most pages that are from either Martin or sometimes his mother. This text is obvious not fiction, but the narrative style of writing allows it more accessible to the reader. It provides the information in a succinct way which allows the reader to learn without being overwhelmed.
This text is perfect for students in the intermediate grades because it allows them to learn while being exposed to a story. By using this in the classroom students can be shown that it is okay to read picture books even as an older child. It will make these types of texts accessible, and show students below grade level that it is possible to read interesting nonfiction texts at their level.
In addition to the interesting facts in the story, there is a timeline at the end as well as additional resources to look into on the topic. These text resources allow students to learn more about the topic and further their learning.
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