Thank You, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.! was written be Eleanor Tate. It is a wonderful book about loving yourself for who you are and taking pride in your heritage. This book was written on a fourth grade reading level and is great for students in third through fifth grades.
This story is about a young girl named Mary Elouise. Mary Elouise is going to try out for the school play. She does an excellent job at her tryout, but is disappointed to find out that she has received the part of Black History narrator. Mary Elouise is ashamed of being Black but after listening to Big Momma and two guest speakers she begins to take pride in her race and heritage.
Mary Elouise wishes that she had lighter skin and does not want to have anything to do with Black history month or Martin Luther King Jr. She is horrified when she is given the part of Black History narrator in the school production. However, she begins to have a change of heart after talking with her grandmother and hearing what two African guest speakers have to say.
Mary Elouise is able to overcome her embarrassment over her race’s historical background and embrace her heritage.
This was a good book. It was well written and easy to read. The plot was relatively predictable, but there was still an excellent message. This is a book that many people would enjoy despite the fact that it is a very simple book.
The fact that Mary Elouise struggled so deeply with who she really was, but eventually overcame this really touched me. So many young people struggle with who they are in some aspect. It is important for students to read about people with similar struggles and how they overcame them.
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