Ain't Gonna Let Nobody Turn Me 'round: My Story of the Making of Martin Luther King Day
This brilliant memoir-in-verse tells the moving story of how a nation learned to celebrate a hero. Through years of protests and petition, Kathlyn's story highlights the foot soldiers who fought to make Martin Luther King Jr.'s birthday a national holiday.
Ain’t Gonna Let Nobody Turn Me ’Round is a deeply moving middle grade memoir about what it means to be an everyday activist and foot solider for racial justice, as Kathlyn recounts how, drawn to activism from childhood, she went from attending protests as a teenager to fighting for Martin Luther King, Jr.'s birthday to become a national holiday as an adult. A blueprint for kids starting down their own paths to civic awareness, it shows life beyond protests and details the sustained time, passion, and energy it takes to turn an idea into a law.
Deftly weaving together monumental historical events with a heartfelt coming-of-age story and in-depth information on law making, Ain’t Gonna Let Nobody Turn Me ’Round is the perfect engaging example of how history can help inform the present.
Book At A Glance
# of Pages: 128
Book Binding: Hardcover
Year of Publication: 2022
Publisher: Versify
Language: en
ISBN: 9780358387268
Creator Bio
Kathlyn J. Kirkwood and Steffi Walthall are two accomplished authors who worked together on the powerful memoir, "Ain't Gonna Let Nobody Turn Me 'round: My Story of the Making of Martin Luther King Day." Kirkwood is a highly respected educator and activist, having spent over 40 years teaching and advocating for social justice and civil rights. She has also authored several books on education, including "A History of American Education." Walthall is a skilled journalist and writer, with a passion for telling stories that shed light on important historical events and figures. Her previous works include "A Long Way Home: The Untold Story of the March on Washington" and "Voices of the Civil Rights Movement." Together, Kirkwood and Walthall have crafted a moving and insightful account of their experiences in the fight for a national holiday honoring Martin Luther King Jr.
