Reading about Martin Luther King, Jr.

It is never too early to introduce children to their history. On this MLK day, here are a few books for children to introduce them to the man, the history, and the legacy.

For the youngest, a picture book: http://www.amazon.com/Picture-Book-Martin-Luther-Biography/dp/0823408477/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1358807671&sr=1-1&keywords=mlk+books+for+kids

For a bit older: http://www.amazon.com/Martins-Big-Words-Martin-Luther/dp/1423106350/ref=sr_1_2?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1358807671&sr=1-2&keywords=mlk+books+for+kids

And for middle school and up: http://www.amazon.com/Have-Dream-Martin-Scholastic-Biography/dp/0590442309/ref=sr_1_8?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1358807671&sr=1-8&keywords=mlk+books+for+kids

If you don't wish to purchase the books, please visit your local library when they re-open after the holiday. There will be numerous options for you to choose from.

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