The dream builder's blueprint : Dr. King's message to young people / Alice Faye Duncan ; illustrated by E.B. Lewis.
| Author/creator | Duncan, Alice Faye author. |
| Other author | Lewis, E. B. (Earl Bradley), 1956- illustrator. |
| Format | Book |
| Edition | First edition. |
| Publication | New York : Calkins Creek, an imprint of Astra Books for Young Readers, [2026] |
| Copyright Date | ©2026 |
| Description | 1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 29 cm |
| Subjects |
| Portion of title | Dr. King's message to young people |
| Variant title | Doctor King's message to young people |
| Abstract | The Dream Builder's Blueprint is a children's picture book by Alice Faye Duncan with illustrations by E. B. Lewis. The book presents a found poem for young readers based on Martin Luther King Jr.'s 1967 "Street Sweeper" speech, emphasizing themes of self-worth, nonviolence, activism, and striving for excellence. An author's note explains the erasure poem form and provides historical context about Dr. King's speech and the Civil Rights Movement. The book is intended to inspire children while introducing them to literary and historical concepts. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references. |
| Genre/form | speeches (documents) |
| Genre/form | Erasure poetry. |
| Genre/form | Creative nonfiction. |
| Genre/form | Speeches. |
| Genre/form | Picture books. |
| Genre/form | Essais fictionnels. |
| Genre/form | Discours. |
| LCCN | 2025935673 |
| ISBN | 9781662680311 (hardcover) |
| ISBN | 1662680317 (hardcover) |
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