Barry Wittenstein is the author of several picture books, including
Waiting for Pumpsie and The Boo-Boos That Changed the World: A True
Story About an Accidental Invention (Really). He is pursuing a
Masters in Childhood Education at Hunter College and lives in New
York City.
Legendary author and illustrator Jerry Pinkney's many accolades
include the Caldecott Medal, five Coretta Scott King Awards, five
Coretta Scott King Honor Awards, four New York Times Best
Illustrated Books, and four gold medals from the Society of
Illustrators. He served on the National Council of the Arts, is a
Trustee Emeritus of the Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art, and
has taught at Pratt Institute, the University of Delaware, and the
University of Buffalo. He lives in Westchester, New York.
"Barry Wittenstein’s poetic text provides the cadences and
repetition of a preacher, while Pinkney’s detailed, kinetic pencil
and watercolor art incorporates bits of torn maps and sheet music
and blurry period photos of marchers."—The New York Times
★ "Wittenstein's free-verse narrative perfectly captures the
tension leading up to the speech as each adviser urged his own
ideas while remaining a supportive community. Pinkney's trademark
illustrations dramatize this and the speech, adding power and
further illuminating the sense of historical importance. Gives
readers a fresh and thrilling sense of what it took to make
history." —Kirkus Reviews, Starred Review
★ "The urgency of the text, underscored by boldface type marking
the relentless passing of the hours, is complemented beautifully by
Pinkney's more contemplative art. . . . This is essential American
history, distilled into one of the most powerful picture books of
the year." —The Horn Book, Starred Review
★ "Wittenstein’s free verse, beautifully subdued, flows crisp and
clear, leaving room for Pinkney to shine. Collage artwork gives the
impression of torn fabric—a striking metaphor—with holes being
patched by old photographs of hymnals, maps, marchers, and flags,
adding texture and tension to the expressive pencil and watercolor
renderings."—Booklist, Starred Review
★ "Wittenstein's riveting story shows that historical moments—and
movements—are not inevitable; they're shaped and changed by many
hands and voices. In emphatic phrases and art alternatingly warm
and tense, the creators' moving portrait of the civil rights leader
in consultation with others is an invaluable addition to the shelf
of King biographies." —Publishers Weekly, Starred Review
★ "an evocative study in King's speechwriting process. A work that
takes a familiar topic and shapes it into a moving portrait of
undeterred determination and conviction."—School Library Journal,
Starred Review
"a vivid snapshot of a moment of creative, collaborative,
persuasive energy that takes the topic far beyond 'didja
know'-style trivia about a historic event and focuses on the subtle
elements that can change a speech forever. Pinkney’s familiar
watercolor portraiture takes on a new level here from the addition
of graphite and colored-pencil textures and collage notes; captions
to identify inspirations and attending luminaries float softly like
benedictions, while sign lettering, both segregationist and
protest, cuts sharply through cloudy backgrounds."—The Bulletin of
the Center for Children's Books
"[The] book, illustrated with enormous heart and rich textures by
Jerry Pinkney, presents Dr. King's inspiring words as part of an
outsize pageant, featuring King, the crowds and others on the
stage, including Mahalia Jackson, who urged King, 'Tell them about
the dream!'"—The Washington Post
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