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December 23, 2021 By brandijeter 1 Comment

Books About Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. For Kids

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There are so many great books about Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. for kids.

Fortunately, if you’re looking for a way to teach little kids about the Civil Rights leader, there’s no shortage of literature that will introduce them.

From stories about the great orator as a young boy, to the history of his fight for equal rights, and even a beautifully illustrated book featuring his famous, “I Have A Dream” speech, at least one of these books about Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. for kids will keep their attention. 

The following books are a great resource for parents or teachers of children in preschool or elementary school.

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Books for Little Kids

You're never too young to learn about Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. These picture and storybooks about MLK are perfect for preschoolers and kindergarteners.

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I Am Brave: A Little Book About Martin Luther King, Jr.

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The pictures in this book are really great. I love how Dr. King is "cartoonized" but not made into a caricature. The story is in rhyme which is a great way to teach preschoolers all of the facts that are squeezed into this little book!

2

The Story of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. 

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This board book is a great introduction to Dr. King for young children. Using simple language, it gives an account of Dr. King’s life. While the watercolor photos are beautiful, I found this book to be challenging to use with a group of preschoolers because the pictures don’t quite stand out. It worked wonderfully reading with a child one on one, though.

3

A Picture Book of Martin Luther King, Jr. 

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The best part about this book is that preschoolers get a glimpse into the boy who eventually became Dr. King. They will see that he had been left out, and had his feelings hurt, but that he channeled that pain into making sure no other children had to experience it. Be prepared for deep conversations with this book.

4

My First Biography: Martin Luther King, Jr. 

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This book, with its bright photos and concise writing, is great for preschoolers. It tells about Dr. King’s life in a simple way that little kids can really understand and relate to.

5

Martin's Big Words: The Life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

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Although this book may seem to mature for preschoolers, it is definitely one that they can grow up with. The book uses actual words from Dr. King to tell the story of his life. If you skip the prose, and stick to the quotes from Dr. King, you can use the gorgeous photos and MLK’s words to start some amazing conversations with your little one.

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Martin Luther King Jr. Day (Robin Hill School)

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This book doesn’t go into a lot of detail about the things that Dr. King did as a Civil Rights leader. Instead, it encourages children to think about their own dreams. Perfect for preschoolers and kindergarteners, this book is a great way to start a unit on Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

7

I Have A Dream

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Everyone has heard about Dr.King’s “I Have A Dream” speech, but not many people have actually taken the time to read the actual words. It’ll probably be difficult for little ones to understand much of the speech, but read it to them anyway. It’s good for them to start to connect all of the “I Have A Dream” activities that they are bound to do in school with the actual speech that inspired them.

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Coretta Scott

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They say behind every strong man is an even stronger woman. Little ones can be introduced to that concept by learning about Coretta Scott King, Dr. King’s partner and wife. Mrs. King was a legend in her own right, supporting the Civil Rights Movement alongside her husband, and working to further the cause even after Dr. King was gone. This lovely book, illustrated by Kadir Nelson, is written by Ntozake Shange, one of my favorite poets.

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Happy Birthday, Martin Luther King

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Straightforward and beautifully illustrated, “Happy Birthday, Martin Luther King, Jr.” is a simple account of Dr. King’s life from birth. I’d skip this book for preschoolers, but it’d make a great teacher read aloud for students in grades 2 – 3.


Here’s a tip: With MLK Day just around the corner, you’ll want to head to your library to pick these books up now.

However, if you’d like to own them for yourself, consider signing up for a free trial Prime membership at Amazon to have them delivered for free in 2 days.

Many of these books about Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. are also available for loan in the Kindle library with the Prime membership.

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  1. Sarah says

    February 8, 2021 at 11:14 pm

    This is just great! I can now buy books and teach my kids how Martin Luther King Jr influenced a generation of people and also tell about Civil rights!

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