Dale Gas Carmen: Martin's Dream

In the second of a series of multicultural children's books, Martin Luther King, Jr. finds himself in need of his dear friend's help to write his speech. As the Castillo family was preparing to celebrate Chula's big splash off the high diving board, and her birthday, Grandpa Tom receives a call from Reverend Martin Luther King, Jr. With Grandma Carmen getting him there in her big green station wagon and grandkids along to help, Grandpa Tom finds a determined Martin Luther King, Jr. envisioning his most famous and important speech.

In the second of a series of multicultural children's books, Martin Luther King, Jr. finds himself in need of his dear friend's help to write his speech. As the Castillo family was preparing to celebrate Chula's big splash off the high diving board, and her birthday, Grandpa Tom receives a call from Reverend Martin Luther King, Jr. With Grandma Carmen getting him there in her big green station wagon and grandkids along to help, Grandpa Tom finds a determined Martin Luther King, Jr. envisioning his most famous and important speech.

Debbie Tinoco was born and raised in Bakersfield, CA, she currently resides in Sacramento, CA with her husband, son, and two dogs. She earned a B.A. and M.A. from California State University, Sacramento and an Ed.D. from the University of San Francisco where she received encouragement and motivation to begin writing for children. Throughout her teaching career, Debbie has taught several grade levels but has spent most of her time in higher education. She grew up in a Mexican American extended family where her grandparents were central to her life. Her extended family provided many unforgettable memories she mostly cherishes today. Grandpa Tom and Grandma Carmen are her grandparents she honors in her Dale Gas Carmen multicultural children's books series. Their unconditional love, affection, and "every day is an adventure" approach to life are reflected in these stories.