January 15, 2019 is Dr. King’s 90th birthday. The entire month of January is excellent opportunity for children to learn about the life and work of this iconic American.Dr. King’s birthday offers a moment for students to learn about the Civil Rights Movement, the role of Dr. King in the movement and an opportunity to have a greater discussion about human rights.
Below is small sampling of a long list of books that can be used in a group setting, or read by individuals during the week of January 15th and beyond. See the entire list here. We have included boos that teach about Dr. King specifically, several perspectives on the Civil Rights Movement and books that instruct regarding human rights.
These and many more books are available through online book fairs offered by Children’s Bookstore.
We also have the complete list of books that have received the Coretta Scott King Award. The award is given annually to outstanding African American authors and illustrators of books for children and young adults that demonstrate an appreciation of African American culture and universal human values.
