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Celebrating Martin Luther King, Jr. & African American History January 2026 |
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Claudie Finds Her Talent (American Girl)
by Bria Alston
Meet Claudie Wells. She is 9 years old and is surrounded by artists, writers, dancers, and the culture of the Harlem Renaissance during 1922. Everyone seems to be good at something, but Claudie can't find her special talent--
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The Day King Died
by , Ann Bausum
This book serves as both a historical reflection and a musical tribute, resonating with readers of all ages as it explores the profound impact of King's life and teachings on the ongoing struggle for equality and justice.
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Harlem At Four
by Michael Datcher
"Presenting two incredible stories, this beautifully illustrated picture book follows the adventures of a little girl named Harlem and her single father while taking readers back to the fourth year of the 20th century in Harlem, the neighborhood where America's Great Black Migration was born.
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Everywhere Beauty Is Harlem: The Vision of Photographer Roy Decarava
by Gary Golio
A child of the Harlem Renaissance and an artistic collaborator of Langston Hughes, Roy DeCarava is an unsung hero of Black history. Convinced that the lives of ordinary Black people deserved to be immortalized and documented in photos, Roy celebrated Black people through his art.--]cProvided by publisher
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Rooting For Plants
by Janice N. Harrington
"In this inspiring STEM/STEAM picture book biography, children will meet the Black botanist and mycologist, who, after witnessing firsthand the ecological devastation that WWI caused, made it his mission to make things grow, not destroy them.
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Martin Luther King Jr. Day
by Margaret McNamara,
"As they celebrate Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, the kids in Mrs. Connor's class share their hopes and dreams and imagine how to make the world a better place to honor the important holiday.
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Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
by Betsy Rathburn,
""Developed by literacy experts and educators for students in PreK through grade two, this book introduces beginning readers to Martin Luther King, Jr. Day through simple, predictable text and related photos"--Provided by publisher"
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Hair Like Obama's, Hands Like Lebron's: A Picture Book
by Carole Boston Weatherford
Inspired by the famous White House photography of five-year-old Jacob Philadelphia touching then-president Barack Obama's hair, Weatherford's powerful text--illuminated by Savanna Durr's warm, jewel-toned art--is an ode to all the things that make Black and brown kids beautiful. Young readers will learn about many inspiring figures in Black history up to the present day, gaining confidence in their abilities and their cultural legacy as they learn.--Publisher description.
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Coretta: The Autobiography of Mrs. Coretta Scott King
by Coretta Scott King
Adapted from her adult memoir, 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), and twentieth-century American civil and human rights activist--
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Finding Rebecca
by Shani Mahiri King
We should all know the name Dr. Rebecca Lee Crumpler, but you probably don't--or at least, you don't yet.
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Martin Luther King Jr.
by Theia Lake
"Martin Luther King Jr.'s work in the civil rights movement transformed American and world history. In this educational text, readers will come to understand the significance of King's leadership and his lasting legacy. Historical photographs bring the information to life and sidebars feature interesting information, which adds dimension to the text. An informative timeline highlights key moments in the Civil Rights Movement and in King's life. This book provides a comprehensive look at one of the greatest heroes of American history"
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Jimmy's Rhythm & Blues: The Extraordinary Life of James Baldwin
by Michelle Meadows
Celebrate James Baldwin's one-hundredth birthday anniversary with the first-ever illustrated biography of this legendary writer, orator, activist, and intellectual. Before he became a writer, James 'Jimmy' Baldwin was a young boy from Harlem, New York, who loved stories--
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Freedom on the Sea: The True Story of the Civil War Hero Robert Smalls and His Daring Escape to Freedom
by Michael Boulware Moore
On the night of May 13th, 1862, as the Civil War raged on in the United States, 16 enslaved people decided they would reach freedom or die trying. Filled to the brim with suspense, this true story details how Robert Smalls commandeered a Confederate ship through the Charleston harbor toward liberation at the Union blockade. Experience both determination and triumph with this picture book written by Robert Small's great-great grandson, Michael Boulware Moore--
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A Voice of Hope: The Myrlie Evers-Williams Story
by Nadia Salomon
Myrlie Evers-Williams's voice is gentle yet strong, soft yet powerful. It is a soaring song of hope. Myrlie's voice didn't start out that way. She was born into the segregated South and the beautiful brown color of her skin made her a target for hate. It meant she didn't have the same opportunities as white children, and that meant her dream of playing music onstage one day would be harder to achieve. But this didn't stop Myrlie. As she grew, she marched for equal rights alongside her husband and activist Medgar Evers. She fought against Jim Crow laws and for voting rights. She became the chair of the NAACP, and finally she realized her dream of performing at Carnegie Hall. After that, as a voice for hope and change, Myrlie spoke at President Obama's second inauguration, inspiring a nation--
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Yvonne Clark and Her Engineering Spark
by Allen R. Wells
Based on a true story, this ... picture book is about a curious, tinkering girl who grew up to become one of the first Black female engineers for NASA--Provided by publisher.
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Peaceful Protests: Voices for Civil Rights: Mahatma Gandhi, Medgar Evers, Rosa Parks, Martin Luther King Jr, Nelson Mandela
by Wayne L. Wilson
Peaceful Protests: Voices for Civil Rights celebrates individuals and organizations all over the world in the civil rights movement who achieved their victories through peaceful protests. Young readers learn about peaceful protest methods such as marches, rallies, sit-ins, and more! They will also learn about influential individuals such as Gandhi, Medgar Evers, Rosa Parks, and Martin Luther King, Jr. Events include abolitionists handing out newspapers demanding the end of slavery, Dr. Martin Luther King's efforts to desegregate busses in Montgomery, Black Lives Matter and more. It also features historical photos, a chronological timeline, chapter notes, further reading recommendations, and an index.
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