"Anthony Welch's thought-provoking book inspires us to dream again and
commit ourselves to the daily actions necessary to create a better
life, community, and world." – Cory Booker,
Mayor of Newark, New Jersey
"Here
is the voice of Martin Luther King, Jr. – the voice we can hear
again now through the imagination and passion of Anthony Welch. In
his last years, as impatience grew and some raised the cry ‘burn
baby, burn’, King said ‘no, learn baby, learn, and build baby,
build.’ This book is a call to learn and to build.” -
Harris
Wofford,
former United States Senator, and former advisor to Martin Luther
King, Jr. and Presidents John Kennedy and Bill Clinton
"Anthony
Welch has inhabited his hero’s persona and written a letter to all
Americans that will inspire people to experience the power and
enduring relevance of Dr. King’s dream.” – Lee
Kravitz,
Editor-in-Chief of Parade magazine
"To
Dream Again
is both a way to remind us of important lessons and a way to
communicate with Dr. King and those others who may not be with us in
body but who are surely with us in spirit.” – Timothy
Shriver,
Chairman of Special Olympics
"Anthony Welch brilliantly captures the present day relevance of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Dr. King forced America to re-examine her core values during a time when those values were upheld for some while disregarded for others. Today, with thousands of young black and brown men falling victim to the streets, Welch through King's poetic language, is pushing us to once again re-examine our core values. Well done Mr. Welch." – Modia Butler, President of Newark Now
"Spending
the last several years working in New Orleans, frustrated by what
sometimes feels like impossible work, I have often pondered what my hero
Dr. King would say about this country's response to Katrina and what
advice he would give to a young leader like me. A re-read of Anthony
Welch’s thoughtfully crafted letter has inspired me to stay the
course and
reminds me that it is our collective responsibility to find creative solutions
to our world and community challenges.” - Orlando
Watkins,
Vice President, Greater New Orleans Foundation
"To
Dream Again invokes the
courageous and steadfast spirit of Dr. Martin Luther King while
inspiring the soul into action. It challenges each and every reader
to create the personal will necessary to bring about positive
non-violent social change and continue the Dream for a more just and
peaceful world." – Julie
Chavez Rodriguez,
granddaughter of Cesar E. Chavez and Programs Director of the Cesar
E. Chavez Foundation
"You
don't have to look far to see why Dr. King's wisdom is needed in
today's world. In To
Dream Again,
Anthony Welch has masterfully brought together a deep understanding
of the historical civil rights movement with an appreciation of the
challenges facing us right now. His work repays deep study." –
Matthew
Heyd,
Associate Director of the Trinity Grants Program, Trinity Church,
Wall Street
"Only
truth, justice, and faith can bring together what has been divided.
To
Dream Again
is a call to heal our wounds and enjoy the increased energy that
comes from the right combination of knowledge, love and will power.
I recommend this to anyone in need of increased motivation and moral
strength. That would be all of us.” – Cedric
Muhammad,
founder of BlackCoffeeChannel.com and Blackelectorate.com
"As
we pause to honor the legacy of the great Martin Luther King, Jr. on
the fortieth anniversary of his death, reading To
Dream Again
reminds us all of our own personal agency to make a difference."
- Lara
Galinsky,
Vice President, Echoing Green
"To
Dream Again
reminds us that Dr. King's philosophy of community building and
tolerance has continuing relevance to today's global issues." –
Tina
Choi,
former United Nations program officer
"To
Dream Again
is a must read for anybody serious about advancing Dr. King's
mission. Not only is it an imaginative presentation of Dr. King's
vision, but it also gives the reader a roadmap showing how she or he
can make a difference in the
post 9/11 era." - Roland
Laird,
author of Still
I Rise: A Cartoon History of African Americans
"To
Dream Again reminds
Americans of all ages of the need to dream of a world of equity,
fairness and trust and to commit our lives to achieving it. Anthony
Welch calls us all to action, as he establishes that while we can
celebrate advances in our society, it takes the courage of everyone
to achieve the ideals of our democracy.” – Terry
Pickeral, Executive
Director of the National Center for Learning and Citizenship at the
Education Commission of the States
"Anthony
Welch expounds on Dr. King's philosophy and timeless truths in To
Dream Again.
It is a message that especially today, we cannot afford to ignore.”
– Dianalynn
Bodero,
former Vice President of Housing Works
"To
Dream Again
provides inspiration to engage students in carrying out the work of
Martin Luther King, Jr. in today's world. Anthony Welch brings Dr.
King's voice to life by shedding historic light on the issues of
today. Educators will take their instruction to new heights by using
this book as a launchpad to challenge students to use their knowledge
and skills to change their world, following in the path of this great
leader.” – Teri
Dary,
Service-Learning Consultant, Wisconsin Department of Public
Instruction
"The
book serves as a model of the power of personal reflection, as
Anthony Welch confronts the moral dilemmas of today’s headlines
armed with the insight and hope embodied in Dr. King’s thoughts and
actions. The style is accessible and the reference materials
pertinent and useful. I recommend To
Dream Again
as an excellent resource, especially for social studies and history
teachers, as part of a comprehensive approach to providing character
education.” – Dr.
Phil Brown,
Director of the New Jersey Center for Character Education at Rutgers
University
"Wow!
What a valuable resource for those who are trying to connect with
community and make social change!” – Educator
from a school district in Texas
"I
am touched by your writing, and the message of your book. I take the
book with me to Borders bookstore to look for more to read, using the
list of recommended books in the resource guide section of To
Dream Again.”
- Educator
from a school district in Hawaii
"After
reading your book, I began to realize that this is much more than a
book, it is an invitation to dream, with a plan to act, complete with
a comprehensive list of resources - I call that an action plan
possibly leading to a Movement! Bravo! I downloaded a copy of your
educator activities and gave them to several classroom teachers
resulting in some inspirational classroom discussions, several class
projects and a class trip to a local soup kitchen. A report is being
prepared by each student listing where they went, what they saw and
heard, what small and significant things they can do about poverty
and homelessness and what they recommend the larger community do
about a growing and pervasive problem. Following on, as a class
project, they are preparing a community resource booklet listing
nonprofit and other community organizations concerned with
service-education, poverty and homelessness.” – Educator
from a school district in New Jersey
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