The 64 Best Martin Luther King, Jr. Kids Books

Top 10 Martin Luther King, Jr. Books

6.1

I Have a Dream

Written by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. & illustrated by Kadir Nelson

6.0

Pies from Nowhere

Written by Dee Romito & illustrated by Laura Freeman

5.8

Let the Children March

Written by Monica Clark-Robinson & illustrated by Frank Morrison

5.3

The Youngest Marcher

Written by Cynthia Levinson & illustrated by Vanessa Brantley-Newton

A Picture Book of Martin Luther King, Jr.

5.0

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A Picture Book of Martin Luther King, Jr.

Written by David A. Adler & illustrated by Robert Casilla

5.0

Hidden Figures

Written by Margot Lee Shetterly & illustrated by Laura Freeman

5.0

A Sweet Smell of Roses

Written by Angela Johnson & illustrated by Eric Velasquez

4.5

Love Will See You Through

Written by Angela Farris Watkins & illustrated by Sally Wern Comport

4.4

This Is the Rope

Written by Jacqueline Woodson & illustrated by James Ransome

4.0

Lillian's Right to Vote

Written by Jonah Winter & illustrated by Shane W. Evans

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day was created in 1983. It is a powerful reminder of the life and legacy of Dr. King and his commitment to civil rights. This list of children's books can help you teach your young reader about Dr. King and the lasting changes he helped create.

Top 10 Martin Luther King, Jr. Books

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