Family Matters: Honoring Martin Luther King

Make time this weekend to read books about Martin Luther King, listen to his "I Have a Dream" speech, and talk about the American Civil Rights Movement and Dr. King’s philosophy of nonviolence with your family.

A Picture Book of Martin Luther King, Jr. by David A. Adler,. Illustrated by Robert Casilla

A good beginning book for kids age 4 – 8. The simple text celebrates the life of Martin Luther King, Jr. and explains why he is a hero.

The Story of Martin Luther King Jr. by Johnny Ray Moore. Illustrated by Amy Wummer

Simply written for young children to understand the story of his life. The board book format makes it easy for little hands to turn the pages.

Amazing Grace by Mary Hoffman

This story demonstrates some of King’s ideals. It is about a girl named Grace and the idea that you can be anything you want.

Martin’s Big Words: The Life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. by Doreen Rappaport, illustrated by Bryan Collier

This picture-book biography is an excellent and accessible introduction for young readers to learn about Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. With stunning art by acclaimed illustrator Bryan Collier, Martin’s Big Words is an unforgettable portrait of a man whose dream changed America—and the world—forever.

As Good as Anybody: Martin Luther King and Abraham Joshua Heschel’s Amazing March Toward Freedom by Richard Michelson and illustrated by Raul Colon

The story of two icons for social justice, one African American and one Jewish and how they formed a remarkable friendship and turned their personal experiences of discrimination into a message of love and equality for all.

Martin’s Dream by Jane Kurtz, illustrated by Amy June Bates

Easy to read text (Reading Level 1) and gorgeous artwork, highlights various events throughout King’s life.

Martin Luther King Jr. by David Colbert

Designed for older kids, discusses 10 important days in King’s life, including, of course, his famous “I have a dream” speech.

National Geographic Kids

Photo Gallery of Martin Luther King Jr.’s life.

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