My Brother Martin

My Brother Martin is by Dr. Martin Luther King Junior's only sister Christine King. In this book, she tells the story of her early childhood with her two brothers.

Brother Martin, also known as M.L., loved to have fun and play tricks. This is a side of him we don't often hear about. This touching story gives a first-hand tribute and a loving account of Martin's early years.

The illustrations by Chris Soentpiet add to the warmth and humanity of the story. Each page is a painting filled with treasured details. The artist asked the author's family members to pose in period garb in order to re-create the realistic snapshots.

My Brother Martin is a special addition to the many books about Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. It helps children to see that even a great man started out as a mischievous little child like them.