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Learn About Martin Luther King Jr.

Learn more about the impact of Martin Luther King Jr. from these excellent children's books.

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  • Yolanda Renee King relates her experiences and hopes carrying on Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy in this beautifully illustrated book.
    Book, 2024New York : Scholastic Inc., 2024. — J HISTORY US CIV RIGHT
  • This brief history of the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial includes a detailed description of the process involved in getting his memorial built and historical photos from his life.
    Book, 2019New York, NY : Children's Press, an imprint of Scholastic Inc., 2019. — J PARK
  • A simplified retelling of Martin Luther King Jr.’s life intended for children with detailed illustrations.
    Book, 2020Minneapolis, MN : Frances Lincoln Children's Books, 2020. — JP PEOPLE AND PLACES
  • Coretta's Journey

    the Life and Times of Coretta Scott King

    Duncan, Alice Faye,
    Learn more about Coretta Scott King through verse and prose in this illustrated book full of color.
    Book, 2023New York : Calkins Creek Books, [2023] — J921 KING
  • Martin's Big Words

    the Life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

    Rappaport, Doreen
    Award-winning illustrations accompany a summarized history of Martin Luther King Jr.’s life and his inspiring message.
    Book, 2001New York : Hyperion Books for Children, 2001. — J921 KING, M
  • Enjoy this abbreviated version of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s speech accompanied by excellent illustrations. The full speech is included at the end of the book.
    Book, 2012New York : Schwartz & Wade Books, c2012. — J fB K585a
  • This historic moment in history is told from the perspective of a young girl marching with her family for better working conditions.
    Book, 2018Honesdale, Pennsylvania : Calkins Creek, an imprint of Highlights, [2018] — JP DUNCAN
  • Hear the story of Martin Luther King Jr.’s iconic “I Have a Dream" speech, delivered to a passionate audience of over 250,000 people in this colorful picture book.
    Book, 2019New York : Holiday House, [2019] — J921 KING
  • Andrea Davis Pinkney retells the last months of Martin Luther King Jr.’s life through verse, accompanied by her husband’s flowing illustrations.
    Book, 2018New York : Scholastic Press, 2018. — J LIT POETRY
  • The author tells a simplified story of Coretta Scott’s life in verse, along with Kadir Nelson’s evocative illustrations.
    Book, 2009New York : Katherine Tegen Books, c2009. — j921 KING