In honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr, we decided to post several books that will assist in learning more about Dr. King!
My Uncle Martin’s Big Heart by Angela Farris Watkins
This book is great for preschoolers and up! Written from the perspective of Dr. King’s niece, this is a unique viewpoint of this influential public figure.
Martin’s Big Words: The Life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. by Doreen Rappaport
This book is written for elementary aged students, and uses Dr. King’s own words. Rappaport also intertwines history about Dr. King’s activism to help engage and educate future activists!
Free At Last: The Story of Martin Luther King Jr. by Angela Bull
This book is written for middle school students, or younger students with a more developed reading level. The book details the emphasis on activism, non-violent protest, and the Civil Rights movement.
Dr. King was a force, a beacon, and a figurehead of the Civil Rights movement. He gave everything he had for others, and believed in activism. Dr. King is an inspiration to activists, communities of color, and anyone that believes change can be created on a large scale by joining together!
Want to get involved and learn more? Here is some information about The King Center!