MLK day is observed on the third Monday of January each year and it’s almost here! This is a quick list of picture books about Martin Luther King Jr. for kids that are engaging reads for children across different reading levels. These books provide a lesson in refusing to give into hate and violence. These issues can be difficult to teach your students, but having a book as a guide helps tremendously. Books like these can serve as conversation starters and they can provide a joyous lesson of hope.

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As we are on the topic of books for your classroom library, you can see my 10 Classroom Library Tips for helpful and creative ways to have the best library for your class.