Lists and Suggestions for Kids
List: Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
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
March on! : the day my brother Martin changed the world
Farris, Christine King.
Also available in Hoopla. From Dr. Martin Luther King's sister, the definitive tribute to the m... More
Martin Luther King Jr. : walking in the light
Fishman, Jon M.
Also available in Overdrive. "Martin Luther King Jr. was an influential and inspiring leader o... More
I have a dream : Martin Luther King, Jr. and the fight for equal rights
Ganeri, Anita.
"Describes the life, accomplishments, and assassination of Martin Luther King, Jr"--Provi... 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
Child of the dream : a memoir of 1963
Robinson, Sharon.
Also available in Hoopla. "In January of 1963, Sharon Robinson turned thirteen the night befor... More
Community service and volunteering
Andres, Marco.
Also available in Hoopla. One of the easiest ways to be an active and involved citizen is to volunt... More
Activism & volunteering
Wood, John.
Also available in Hoopla. This inspiring title discusses the benefits of getting involved in making... 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
I have a dream
King, Martin Luther, Jr.
Also available in Overdrive. An illustrated edition of Martin Luther King's famous "I hav... 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
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.
Also available in Hoopla. "When Sharon Langley was born, amusement parks were segregated, and ... More
Martin's dream day
Kelley, Kitty.
Recounts Martin Luther King Jr.'s iconic "I Have a Dream" speech during the March on... More
Kid activists : true tales of childhood from champions of change
Stevenson, Robin.
"Across history, activists have worked, marched, and spoken out for equality and 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.
Also available in Hoopla. "Discusses the history and importance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day,... More
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
Dean, Sheri.
Learn about Martin Luther King, Jr., who has a holiday named for him. ... More
Día de Martin Luther King, Jr.
Rissman, Rebecca.
Learn about Martin Luther King, Jr. and the holiday we celebrate in his honor. ... More
Martin rising : requiem for a King
Pinkney, Andrea Davis.
Also available in Hoopla. In a rich embroidery of visions, musical cadence, and deep emotion, Andre... 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 Luther King, Jr. : a graphic history of America's great civil rights leader
Ruiz, Rachel (Rachel Marie).
See how Martin's early experiences and beliefs shaped him into the leader of the Civil Rights ... 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.
Also available in Hoopla. From Martin Luther King Jr.'s I Have a Dream speech to today's ... More