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MLK Day is Jan 15! Here are 10 Books to Teach Your Child About Him!


He had a dream! And on the third Monday of each year, we celebration him on MLK Day, the only federal holiday designated as a national day of service to encourage all Americans to volunteer to improve their communities.

Do you know who Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was? Do your kids know about this man who changed the world?

Your family can celebrate the man whose dream still lives on today by delving into one or more of the many books written about his life.

Try to find these books at our local library, or make them a part of your permanent collection by ordering them through Amazon. I've included our affiliate links [ad] to take you directly to each book for purchase on Amazon. 


Discover the life of Martin Luther King Jr―a story for kids ages 6 to 9 about standing up for civil rights. Of all the Martin Luther King Jr books for kids, this one really helps you explore how Martin went from being a kid with a dream to an outstanding leader who made America a better place for everyone. 
 
This picture book biography of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. brings his life and the profound nature of his message to young children through his own words.
 
Help your little one dream big with a Little Golden Book biography all about civil rights leader Martin Luther King, Jr! The perfect introduction to nonfiction for preschoolers!
 
Experience history with this picture book of Martin Luther King's iconic speech, with an audio CD included. This Coretta Scott King Illustrator Honor Book will inspire young readers.
 
Introducing the latest addition to the Who HQ program: board book biographies of relevant and important figures, created specifically for the preschool audience!
 
With clearly written text that explains this tumultuous time in history and 80 black-and-white illustrations, this Who Was? celebrates the vision and the legacy of a remarkable civil rights leader.
 
An introduction to one of the most outstanding Americans of the twentieth century, perfect for young readers.
 
See a class of young students as they begin a school project inspired by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and learn to follow his example, as he dealt with adversity and never lost hope that a future of equality and justice would soon be a reality.

 

On August 28, 1963, more than 200,000 people gathered in Washington, DC, to demand equal rights for all races. It was there that Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his "I Have a Dream" speech, and it was this peaceful protest that spurred the momentous civil rights laws of the mid-1960s. With black-and-white artwork throughout and sixteen pages of photographs, the March is brought to life!
 
What was it like growing up as a son of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.? This picture book memoir, My Daddy, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. by Martin Luther King III, provides insight into one of history’s most fascinating families and into a special bond between father and son.