Coretta Scott King
Cynthia Klingel
A brief biography of the wife of the Reverend Martin Luther King, Jr., who shared his dedication to working peaceably to achieve equality for all Americans.
Read Time: ~2.1 hr
They Led the Way
by Johanna Johnston (2004)
About this book
Presents portraits of fourteen American women who played important roles in American history, including Emma Willard, Abigail Adams, and Harriet Beecher Stowe.
Setting / LocationGlobal
Story EraModern Era
Protagonist / CoreThey Led the Way Lead Character
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