Be a King: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s Dream and You written by Carole Boston Weatherford; illustrated by James Ransome

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Powerful, poetic text is brought to life with stunning, dynamic illustrations of a class of young students embarking on a project about Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Through key events of Dr. King’s life, from formative childhood moments to his days as a civil rights leader, the class sees how he never lost hope in a future of equality and justice for all. Readers will learn from Dr. King’s experiences, as the class follows in his footsteps. Even though times change, Dr. King's example remains, and a new generation of children will be inspired to take charge and change the world.

A Place to Land: Martin Luther King Jr and the Speech That Inspired a Nation written by Barry Wittenstein; illustrated by Jerry Pinkney

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Much has been written about Martin Luther King, Jr. and the 1963 March on Washington. But there’s little on his legendary speech and how he came to write it. Martin Luther King, Jr. was once asked if the hardest part of preaching was knowing where to begin. No, he said. The hardest part is knowing where to end. "It’s terrible to be circling up there without a place to land." Finding this place to land was what Martin Luther King, Jr. struggled with, alongside advisors and fellow speech writers, in the Willard Hotel the night before the March on Washington, where he gave his historic "I Have a Dream" speech. But those famous words were never intended to be heard on that day, not even written down for that day, not even once.

Martin Rising: Requiem for a King written by Andrea Davis Pinkney; illustrated by Brian Pinkney

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In a rich embroidery of visions, musical cadence, and deep emotion, Andrea and Brian Pinkney convey the final months of Martin Luther King's life—and of his assassination—through metaphor, spirituality, and multilayers of meaning. This book brings a fresh perspective to Martin Luther King, Jr., the Gandhi-like, peace-loving activist whose dream of equality—and whose courage to make it happen—changed the course of American history. Even in his death, he continues to transform and inspire all of us who share his dream

Let the Children March written by Monica Clark-Robinson; illustrated by Frank Morrison

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In 1963 Birmingham, Alabama, thousands of African American children volunteered to march for their civil rights after hearing Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. speak. They protested the laws that kept black people separate from white people. Facing fear, hate, and danger, these children used their voices to change the world.

We March by Shane Evans

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On August 28, 1963, a remarkable event took place—more than 250,000 people gathered in our nation's capital to participate in the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom. The march began at the Washington Monument and ended with a rally at the Lincoln Memorial, where Martin Luther King, Jr. delivered his historic "I Have a Dream" speech, advocating for racial harmony. Many words have been written about that day, but few so delicate and powerful as those presented here by award-winning author and illustrator Shane W. Evans. When combined with his simple yet compelling illustrations, the thrill of the day is brought to life for even the youngest reader to experience.