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Join us in honoring the life and work of Martin Luther King Jr. with this collection of books that encapsulate the man and his vision. 
The King Years

Historic Moments in the Civil Rights Movement

The essential moments of the Civil Rights Movement are set in historical context by the Pulitzer Prize-winning author of the magisterial America in the King Years trilogy—Parting the Waters; Pillar of Fire; and At Canaans Edge.

Parting the Waters

America in the King Years 1954-63

In Parting the Waters, the first volume of his essential America in the King Years series, Pulitzer Prize winner Taylor Branch gives a “compelling…masterfully told” (The Wall Street Journal) account of Martin Luther King’s early years and rise to greatness.

Pillar of Fire

America in the King Years 1963-65

From Pulitzer Prize-winning author Taylor Branch, the second part of his epic trilogy on Martin Luther King, Jr. and the American Civil Rights Movement.

At Canaan's Edge

America in the King Years, 1965-68

At Canaan’s Edge: America in the King Years, 1965-68 is the final volume in Taylor Branch's magnificent history of America in the years of the Civil Rights Movement and Vietnam War, recognized universally as the definitive account and ultimate recognition of Martin Luther King's heroic place in the nation's history.

Carry Me Home

Birmingham, Alabama: The Climactic Battle of the Civil Rights Revolution

Now with a new afterword, the Pulitzer Prize-winning dramatic account of the civil rights era’s climactic battle in Birmingham as the movement, led by Martin Luther King, Jr., brought down the institutions of segregation.

Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Ready-to-Read Level 1 (with audio recording)

Illustrated by Mike Gordon

Mrs. Connor's students honor Martin Luther King Jr. Day with their own dreams and hopes in this Level 1 Ready-to-Read!

Martin's Dream Day

With Audio Recording

Photographer Stanley Tretick

Bestselling author and journalist Kitty Kelley combines her elegant storytelling with Stanley Tretick’s iconic photographs to transport readers to the 1963 March on Washington, bringing that historic day vividly to life for a new generation in this nonfiction picture book.

This Little Dreamer

An Inspirational Primer

Illustrated by Daniel Roode

Learn all about dreamers who changed history in this engaging and hopeful board book perfect for dreamers-in-training!

My Brother Martin

A Sister Remembers Growing Up with the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Renowned educator Christine King Farris, older sister of the late Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., joins with celebrated illustrator Chris Soentpiet to tell this “outstanding” (School Library Journal) and inspirational story of how one boyhood experience inspired a movement that would change the world as we know it.

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Martin's Dream

Ready-to-Read Level 1

Illustrated by Amy June Bates

Embrace the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in this Level 1 Ready-to-Read storybook.

In 1963, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. gave a speech that proclaimed that it was time—long overdue—for all men to be treated as equals. Today, his beliefs are more important than ever, and this nonficiton book explains his words in language that will be clear for even the youngest reader.

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A Lesson for Martin Luther King Jr.

Ready-to-Read Level 2

Learn all about the childhood of America's most famous civil rights activist in this nonfiction Level 2 Ready-to-Read!

Young Martin Luther King Jr. is having some problems with his best friend, Bobby. First, they are going to different schools this year. Next, Bobby's dad is not letting his son play with Martin. When Martin learns why, he is confused and hurt--but he learns a lesson that he will never forget.

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