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Celebrating Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Honor the memory of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and be inspired by his life, words and his commitment to make the world a better place.

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  • A Testament of Hope

    the Essential Writings and Speeches of Martin Luther King, Jr.

    King, Martin Luther, Jr., 1929-1968
    Explore the eloquent writings and thoughts of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. This collection doesn't have to be read in order. You can jump into the collection anywhere for inspiration.
    Book, 1991San Francisco : HarperSanFrancisco, 1991. — 323.1 KING 1991
  • This is part of the DK Life Stories series geared for children ages 8-11. Your young one will be inspired by the amazing life and words of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
    Book, 2019New York, New York : DK Publishing, 2019. — J B KING 2019
  • Here, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s powerful words are paired with beautiful illustrations by Kadir Nelson. Available in another format.
    Book, 2012New York : Schwartz & Wade Books, [2012] — J/323.092/KING/2012
  • Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. did not get a chance to write his autobiography but this book was commissioned by his family to tell his story. Clayborne Carson does a superb job of putting King's life on the page.
    Book, 2001New York : Intellectual Properties Management : In association with Grand Central Pub., 2001. — B/KING/2001
  • King

    Go Beyond the Dream to Discover the Man

    Discover the man beyond the legend with this look at the extraordinary life of Dr. Martin Luther King. Jr.
    DVD, 2008[New York, NY] : A&E Television Networks : Distributed by New Video, [2008] — INFO KIN 2008
  • A Place to Land

    Martin Luther King Jr. and the Speech That Inspired a Nation

    Wittenstein, Barry,
    This book is the winner of the Orbis Pictus Award for Outstanding Nonfiction for Children. the poetic text and beautiful illustrations make it a great choice for young readers.
    Book, 2019New York : Holiday House, [2019] — J B KING 2019
  • Coretta Scott King was known as the first lady of the civil rights movement and she was the wife and champion of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Get an intimate look at the legend through her voice. Available in other formats.
    Book, 2017New York : Henry Holt and Company, 2017. — B KING 2017
  • Martin Luther King Jr

    the Man and the Dream

    This dvd explores the public and private life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. It gives insights that the history books don't tell you.
    DVD, 2004[United States] : A&E Home Video ; [New York, N.Y. : Distributed by New Video, [2004], 1997. — INFO MAR/2004
  • Free All Along

    the Robert Penn Warren Civil Rights Interviews

    In 1964, Pulitzer Prize winning author and poet Robert Penn Warren set about interviewing leaders in the civil rights movement. One of the most vivid interviews is with Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Available in another format.
    Book, 2019New York : The New Press, [2019] — K 323.0922 FREE 2019
  • The protest known as the March on Washington was one of the most inspiring episodes of the civil rights movement. This exciting graphic novel uses dramatic illustrations and accessible text to capture the emotion and power both of the march itself…
    Book, 2013New York : Gareth Stevens Pub., [2013] — YA/323.1196/JEFFR/2013
  • Redemption

    Martin Luther King Jr.'s Last 31 Hours

    Rosenbloom, Joseph, 1944-
    “Redemption portrays a complex and challenging man whose legacy of visionary and courageous eloquence and action still offers hope for a more inclusive and peaceful America 50 years after his assassination.” —Booklist, Starred Review
    Book, 2018Boston : Beacon Press, [2018] — B KING 2018