Lists and Suggestions for Kids
List: MLK Day
Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial
Fitzgerald, Stephanie.
Young readers will love learning about the man behind this important monument and seeing his story ... More
Timelines from Black history : leaders, legends, legacies
Harper, Mireille.
"Amazing visual timelines take readers through the people and the issues that have shaped Blac... More
The fierce 44 Black Americans who shook up the world
Reiss, Stephen.
"Meet forty-four of America's most impressive heroes in this collective biography of Afri... More
We are power : how nonviolent activism changes the world
Hasak-Lowy, Todd.
"We Are Power brings to light the incredible individuals who have used nonviolent activism to ... More
Sitting in, standing up : leaders of the Civil Rights era
Taylor, Diane C.
"Sitting In, Standing Up: Leaders of the Civil Rights Era tells the story of one of the most t... More
The story of Martin Luther King Jr. : a biography book for new readers
Platt, Christine A.
"Martin Luther King Jr became one of the most important civil rights leaders in America by fig... More
Born in 1929 : Anne Frank and Martin Luther King, Jr.
Knutson, Julie.
"Learn how diarist Anne Frank used her voice to stand up for human dignity and how activist Ma... More
Martin Luther King Jr. : fighting for civil rights
Platt, Christine A.
"On August 28, 1963, Martin Luther King Jr. spoke to more than 250,000 people in Washington, D... More
Who was Martin Luther King, Jr.?
Kaiser, Lisbeth.
"Designed specifically for preschool comprehension, a board book introduction to the influenti... More
Martin Luther King Jr.
"Great lives in graphics reimagines the lives of extraordinary people in vivid technicolor, pr... More
We can : portraits of power
Gordon, Tyler.
"Fifteen-year-old Tyler Gordon's journey from a regular kid growing up in San Jose, Calif... More
John Lewis
Patrick, Denise Lewis.
"From the time John Lewis asked Dr. Martin Luther King to help integrate a segregated school i... More
Brave leaders and activists
Miller, J. P.
"The act of segregation was a common thread woven throughout the world, directed at people of ... More
Baby young, gifted, and black
Wilson, Jamia.
"Introduce your baby to Black excellence with this lyrical board-book edition of Young, Gifted... More
Mahalia Jackson : freedom's voice
Patrick, Denise Lewis.
"Mahalia Jackson was known as the queen of gospel music. A close friend of Dr. Martin Luther K... More
The civil rights movement
Venable, Rose.
The Civil Rights Movement was a time of drastic change in America. From the end of Reconstruction, ... More
The rabbi and the reverend : Joachim Prinz, Martin Luther King Jr., and their fight against silence
Ades, Audrey.
"This is the story of two men, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and Rabbi Joachim Prinz, an immigr... More
Threads of peace : how Mohandas Gandhi and Martin Luther King Jr. changed the world
Krishnaswami, Uma.
"A look at the lives of Ghandi and Martin Luther King Jr. and how they were led to seek revolu... More
Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Ferguson, Melissa.
"Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebrates the life of the civil rights movement leader. Some peop... More
The movement : 1963
Shanté, Angela.
"The years from 1955 to 1965 are at the heart of the civil rights movement. Resistance was oft... More
The movement : 1957
Taylor, Susan Johnston.
"The years from 1955 to 1965 are at the heart of the civil rights movement. Resistance was oft... More
Because of you, John Lewis : the true story of a remarkable friendship
Pinkney, Andrea Davis.
"When young Tybre Faw discovers Congressman John Lewis and his heroic march across the Edmund ... More
Ain't gonna let nobody turn me 'round : my story of the making of Martin Luther King Day
Kirkwood, Kathlyn J.
This moving memoir-in-verse tells about what it means to be an everyday activist and foot solider f... More
A place to land
Wittenstein, Barry.
"The true story behind the writing of Martin Luther King's "I Have a Dream" spe... More
A ride to remember : a civil rights story
Langley, Sharon.
"When Sharon Langley was born, amusement parks were segregated, and African American families ... More
A sweet smell of roses
Johnson, Angela.
A stirring yet jubilant glimpse of the youth involvement that played an invaluable role in the Civi... More
Activism & volunteering
Wood, John.
This inspiring title discusses the benefits of getting involved in making the world a better place.... More
As good as anybody : Martin Luther King Jr. and Abraham Joshua Heschel's amazing march toward freedom
Michelson, Richard.
MARTIN LUTHER KING, Jr. and Abraham Joshua Heschel. Their names stand for the quest for justice and ... More
Can we help? : kids volunteering to help their communities
Ancona, George.
Describes how children can help their communities in different ways, from tending a community garde... More
Celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Lee, Sally.
"Discusses the history and importance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, as well as ways that Amer... More
Child of the dream : a memoir of 1963
Robinson, Sharon.
"In January of 1963, Sharon Robinson turned thirteen the night before George Wallace declared ... More
Community service and volunteering
Andres, Marco.
One of the easiest ways to be an active and involved citizen is to volunteer your time and services... More
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s I have a dream speech in translation : what it really means
Holland, Leslie J.
Presents Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s speech and explains its meaning using everyday language.... More
Día de Martin Luther King, Jr.
Rissman, Rebecca.
Learn about Martin Luther King, Jr. and the holiday we celebrate in his honor. ... More
I have a dream
King, Martin Luther, Jr.
An illustrated edition of Martin Luther King's famous "I have a dream" speech. ... More
Martin Luther King Jr. : walking in the light
Fishman, Jon M.
"Martin Luther King Jr. was an influential and inspiring leader of the Civil Rights Movement i... More
Martin Luther King, Jr. : a graphic history of America's great civil rights leader
Ruiz, Rachel
See how Martin's early experiences and beliefs shaped him into the leader of the Civil Rights ... More
Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial
Taylor-Butler, Christine.
"Learn all about the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial, from how it was created to what it is l... More
Martin rising : requiem for a King
Pinkney, Andrea Davis.
In a rich embroidery of visions, musical cadence, and deep emotion, Andrea and Brian Pinkney convey... More
Martin's dream day
Kelley, Kitty.
Recounts Martin Luther King Jr.'s iconic "I Have a Dream" speech during the March on... More
My daddy, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr
King, Martin Luther, III.
An account of the author's brief years shared with his civil rights leader father offers insig... More
Peaceful leader : Martin Luther King Jr.
Bednarchuk, Bruce.
A song about the U.S. Civil rights activist and icon, Martin Luther King, Jr. Includes hardcover boo... More
Resist! : peaceful acts that changed our world
Stanley, Diane.
"A non-fiction look at how activists and artists throughout history have used peaceful protest... More
The most powerful words about civil rights
Smykowski, Sarah.
From Martin Luther King Jr.'s I Have a Dream speech to today's discourse on social media,... More