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Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

Books

by Doreen Rappaport: Martin's Big Words: the life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Brings his life and the profound nature of his message to young readers through his own words, using quotes from some of his most beloved speeches to tell his life story in a simple, direct way.
by Christine King Farris: My brother Martin : a sister remembers growing up with the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Looks at the early life of Martin Luther King, Jr., as seen through the eyes of his older sister.

Dr. King Timeline Page: http://www.pps.k12.or.us/district/depts/itss/buckman/timeline/kingframe.html

The story of Martin Luther King, Jr. written and illustrated by K, 1st and 2nd graders from Buckman Elementary School in Portland.
Martin Luther King, The King Center: http://www.thekingcenter.org/holiday/

Meaning of Martin Luther King Day by Coretta Scott King
Martin Luther King, Jr. and the Civil Rights Movement: http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/mlk/

Includes the history of the holiday, a timeline and a classroom full of cool facts.
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day on the Net: http://www.holidays.net/mlk/index.htm

Holidays on the net provides information about Rosa Parks, an understanding of how the holiday came about and a biographical sketch of Martin Luther King, Jr.