Let the Children March ~ Monica Clark-Robinson
Did you know that children, many children, were involved in the fight for Civil Rights? This beautifully …
Lillian’s Right to Vote ~ Jonah Winter
This book tells the story of a 100 year old woman recalling events in her life and her family's lives that lead to …
The Story of Ruby Bridges ~ Robert Coles
This book describes the courage, fortitude and compassion of the first black child to attend an all white …
Blues Journey ~ Walter Dean Myers
Through the poetry of blues lyrics, bits and pieces of the African American experience from the end of slavery …
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 …
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, …
I Am Rosa Parks ~ Jim Haskins
This is a great easy-reader chapter book about Rosa Parks, who made history by refusing to give up her seat on a …
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 …
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 …
Let Freedom Sing ~ Vanessa Newton
Using the uniting power of song, this book documents many of the triumphs of the Civil Rights Movement in the fight …
