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Young Martin eagerly awaits his invitation to Olivia's birthday party. When the invitation never comes, Martin faces disappointment and sadness as he comes face to face with prejudice due to the color of his skin. He is inspired by a guest reader who visits his classroom to follow in Martin Luther King Jr's. footsteps and bring light to the darkness of racisom. Although excluded from the party, Martin drops off Olivia's present and encounters a situation in which he must decide whether to turn and run or stand still and be strong. His choice changes the course of one person's life forever.

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A lovely story that reminds us prejudice is taught, not innate, and we could all learn a thing or two from a child. - P.M> Hoag (mother of four) Be the Light, Martin is a lovely children's story to help kids navigate this difficult world. Children and parents need examples of light and love! Very heartwarming! - J.M., Lafayette (educator)

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Jean Olmsted was born and raised in Atlanta, Georgia. After high school, she attended the University of North Georgia for two years before moving west to attend the University of Colorado in Boulder. She graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Humanities. Jean and her family live in Boulder where she works as a paraeducator. She enjoys working with students of all ages. Jean believes we can teach children at a young age that although we look different on the outside, we are all the same on the inside. She believes everyone is special and everyone matters.

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