Just in time for Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service on January 21, 2008 and Black History Month in February, the First Book Marketplace is pleased to welcome Martin’s Big Words as its newest Special Edition.

In this incredible picture book, Doreen Rappaport weaves the immortal words of Dr. King into a captivating narrative to tell the story of his life. With stunning art by acclaimed illustrator Bryan Collier, Martin’s Big Words is an unforgettable portrait of a man whose dream changed America — and the world — forever.

Winner of a Caldecott Honor award, the Coretta Scott King Honor Book award and numerous other honors, this wonderful title is now available in a special edition exclusively at www.fbmarketplace.org.

Regularly priced at $6.99, this full-size edition is available to First Book Recipient Groups for just $2.50. A wonderful choice for organizations celebrating Dr. King’s birthday in January, Black History Month in February, or learning about this powerful force for good anytime during the year.

Want to check it out?  Visit the First Book Marketplace Web Site.

Additionally, the FBMP has recently added more than 70 new titles — bringing the number of titles currently on the site to over 250!  Be sure to visit over the next few days for even more titles, including many other selections for Black History Month.