Martin Luther King Jr Books | "Brown Like Me" Books

These books are all about Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., a civil rights activist in the 1950s and 1960s, who led non-violent protests to fight for the rights of all people including African Americans. There are well over 20 books to choose from!

20+ Picture Books About Martin Luther King Jr:

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My Personal Reviews:

I have reviewed some of the Martin Luther King Jr books here on the site. Read my personal reviews below:

Climbing Lincoln's Steps by Suzanne Slade

Climbing Lincoln’s Steps ~ Suzanne Slade

Every year millions of people climb the steps of the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, DC. They come to see the statue of Abraham Lincoln, a ...
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Let the Children March by Monica Clark-Robinson

Let the Children March ~ Monica Clark-Robinson

Did you know that children, many children, were involved in the fight for Civil Rights? This beautifully illustrated book chronicles the events of the brother ...
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Happy Birthday, Martin Luther King ~ Jean Marzollo

We really enjoyed this book about Martin Luther King! When we read the very first page, my daughter (at the time, age 7) noticed that ...
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Martin’s Big Words ~ Doreen Rappaport

We read this book in preparation for Martin Luther King Jr. Day. I love the illustrations and I love the way that the author highlights ...
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A Sweet Smell of Roses ~ Angela Johnson

A Sweet Smell of Roses Written by Angela Johnson Illustrated by Eric Velasquez This book is about two young girls who sneak out of their ...
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