In celebration of Martin Luther King Jr. Day (MLK Day), we put together a small collection of books that highlight Dr. King’s life and the movement he inspired. Dr. King’s legacy continues to live on, from the impactful Civil Rights Movement to the present-day activism we see in communities across the country. Join us on this national day of service and celebrate MLK Day with a special book for you and your young reader! These titles promise to provide insight into our history and inspire our future.
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Director, Brian L. Johnson
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A Place to Land: Martin Luther King, Jr. and the Speech That Inspired a Nation
Barry Wittenstein & Jerry Pinkney
The Book Itch: Freedom, Truth, and Harlem’s Greatest Bookstore
Vaunda M. Nelson & R. Gregory Christie
Happy Birthday, Martin Luther King!
Jean Marzollo & Brian Pinkney
I Have a Dream
Martin Luther King, Jr. & Kadir Nelson
Voice of Freedom: Fannie Lou Hamer
Carole B. Weatherford & Ekua Holmes
Martin’s Big Words
Doreen Rappaport & Bryan Collier
Rosa
Nikki Giovanni & Bryan Collier
Sit-In: How Four Friends Stood Up By Sitting Down
Andrea Davis Pinkney & Brian Pinkney
Martin Luther King, Jr.
Laurie Calkhoven
MLK Day Guide
On MLK Day, educators have the opportunity to explore quality literature and engage children in critical conversations around this King's life and legacy. This guide offers suggested literature and ways to talk about Martin Luther King Jr. -- his life, his work, and the Civil Rights Movement through history and now.
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