"Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere."
"Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere."
You can use this book to introduce discussions about civil rights and social justice. Students can research other leaders in the movement and create timelines of key events.
pickThis biography offers a clear, engaging overview of Martin Luther King Jr.'s life and his role in the Civil Rights Movement. Adler‘s accessible language and vivid illustrations bring King's story to life for young readers. It emphasizes themes of justice, equality, and courage. The book serves as an inspiring introduction to an important historical figure.
“Sooner or later, all the people of the world will have to discover a way to live together.“
Explore the inspiring life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in Martin's Big Words: The Life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. by Doreen Rappaport. With vibrant illustrations by Brian Collier, this picture book introduces young readers to Dr. King's messages of love, equality, and nonviolent resistance. This Caldecott Honor book encourages children to stand up for justice and find their own voices, inspiring future changemakers.
pickMartin's Big Words: The Life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. by Doreen Rappaport beautifully introduces young readers to Dr. King's legacy. Brian Collier's vibrant, mixed-media illustrations enhance the narrative, capturing the civil rights movement's spirit. The book conveys powerful messages of love and nonviolent resistance, encouraging children to find their own “big words.“ It earned a Caldecott Honor in 2002 for its exceptional artwork.
“And he used the big words he had heard as a child from his parents and from the Bible.“
