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• You Are a Star, Martin Luther King, Jr.

  Robbins, Dean, 1957-

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  Learn about the trailblazer of the Civil Rights Movement, Martin Luther King Jr., in a unique mix of first-person narrative, comic panels and essential facts that focus on his lifelong mission to ensure that African Americans would gain their…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Andy Johnson and the March for Justice

  McCaulley, Esau,

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  Andy and the rest of the Johnson kids learn about how marching is an important way for people to fight for what is right--from the Civil Rights era up to today.

• Sharing the Dream

  Moses, Shelia P.,

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  Sitting on her father’s shoulders at the March on Washington, Agnes is awed by the sea of people gathered for the fight for equal rights for Black people, in a portrait of a monumental day seen through a child’s eyes.

• Unstoppable John

  How John Lewis Got His Library Card-- and Helped Change History

  Miller, Pat Zietlow

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  John Lewis wanted a library card, but in 1956 libraries were only for white people, so he spent a lifetime advocating for change, as explained in a picture book biography about the profound impact Lewis had on the world.

• King

  a Life : Young Adult Edition

  Eig, Jonathan,

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  Young readers learn about Martin Luther King Jr.’s rise as a civil rights leader, preacher and dreamer, and about his triumphs, flaws, complexities and contradictions, in an adaptation of a Pulitzer Prize-winning biography about King.

• I Heard

  An American Journey

  Avery, J. Nailah,

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  Reminiscent of traditional African spirituals and today’s rhythm and flow of hip-hop, this history of being Black in the U.S. shows readers how important it is to understand the past in order to shape the future, and that knowing who you are gives…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Day King Died

  Remembered Through Two Voices and a Choir

  Bausum, Ann,

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  When Martin Luther King Jr. landed in Memphis on April 3, 1968, no one knew he would be killed the next day. When he gave his famous Mountaintop speech, no one knew it would be his last. And when the world learned of his death, no one knew exactly…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Let Us March On!

  James Weldon Johnson and the Silent Protest Parade

  Williams, Yohuru, 1971-

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  Empowering and educational, this nonfiction picture book about James Weldon Johnson, an NAACP leader who wrote the uplifting poem "Lift Every Voice and Sing," shows how he led thousands of Black people in the Silent Protest Parade for civil rights…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Ruby Bridges

  a Talk With My Teacher

  Bridges, Ruby,

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  Ruby Bridges shares the tale of reuniting with the first-grade teacher she met after being the first Black child to integrate William Frantz Elementary School, in a love letter to teachers who hold the power to change lives. Simultaneous eBook.…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• We Dream a World

  King, Yolanda Renee,

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  A national civil rights figure in her own right, the granddaughter of Martin Luther King, Jr. and Coretta Scott King shows the world that young people are strong enough to carry on their elders’ legacy while creating a new path for themselves.

• Bridges Instead of Walls

  the Story of Mavis Staples

  Staples, Mavis,

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  Painting a beautiful portrait of the civil rights activist and legendary singer who’s still performing in front of large audiences at 85 years old, this picture book brings her story and her inspiring message of love, faith and justice to young…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Bea Breaks Barriers!

  How Florence Beatrice Price's Music Triumphed Over Prejudice

  DeLems, Caitlin,

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  One of two Black students to be accepted to the New England Conservatory of Music, Florence Beatrice “Bea” Price pushed past systemic racism and sexism to become one of the greatest Black classical musicians.

• Outspoken

  Paul Robeson, Ahead of His Time: a One-man Show

  Weatherford, Carole Boston, 1956-

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  This moving birth-to-death biography paints a vivid portrait of Paul Robeson, an iconic and commanding figure during the Harlem Renaissance who was known for his extraordinary vocal, dramatic and oratory skills — and his unwavering activism against…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• A Voice of Hope

  the Myrlie Evers-Williams Story

  Salomon, Nadia,

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  Honoring the remarkable life of the civil rights activist and singer, this beautifully illustrated picture book chronicles her fight for equal rights alongside her husband, Medgar Evers, and her journey to performing at Carnegie Hall to share her…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Claudette Colvin

  I Want Freedom Now!

  Colvin, Claudette, 1939-

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  In 1955 Alabama, 15-year-old Claudette Colvin refuses to give up her bus seat, showing how one act can create lasting change, in a book written by the civil rights icon.

• Coretta

  the Autobiography of Mrs. Coretta Scott King

  King, Coretta Scott, 1927-2006,

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  This is the autobiography of Coretta Scott King––wife of Martin Luther King, Jr.; founder of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Center for Nonviolent Social Change (the King Center); architect of the MLK, Jr. legacy; and global leader in movements for…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Go, Wilma, Go!

  Wilma Rudolph, From Athlete to Activist

  Davis, Amira Rose,

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  The true story of how Olympic athlete Wilma Rudolph became a change-making civil rights activist.

• Coretta's Journey

  the Life and Times of Coretta Scott King

  Duncan, Alice Faye,

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  Told in poetry and prose, this introduction to Coretta Scott King, the wife of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and an important figure in the history of activism and civil rights, shows how she carried on the struggle after his death, preserving his…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Only Light Can Do That

  60 Days of MLK : Devotions for Kids

  Crayton, Lisa A.,

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  Through Reverend Martin Luther King Jr.'s words and Bible verses, kids will discover that Dr. King's Christian faith was the foundation for his activism and that God calls us to stand up for justice and love.

• A Song So Black, So Proud!

  Owens, R. J.,

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  The song "Say It Loud (I'm Black and I'm Proud)" is personified, describing the Black history and culture that inspired its creation. Written in 1968 by singer James Brown after the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr, the song became an…Read moreRead more of this annotation