"The time is always right to do what is right" - Martin Luther King Jr, Oberlin College, 1965

An excellent list of MLK books, videos and resources to help kids understand the reason for the holiday.

Over the years, we've put together so many fantastic ways to help honor the important, impactful work of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., especially to help families be able to discuss how we might all carry on his legacy. We hope you'll check out these books, videos, websites, craft ideas and activities, with the hope that more of our kids are inspired do their own part to create a world filled with peace, equality and justice for all.   4 Fantastic Books for Kids about Martin Luther King to Help Educate While You Celebrate Here's his entire I Have a Dream speech. 10 Outstanding Children's Books About Activism  10 of the Best Black History Month Books for Kids to Read, Any Month of the Year How to Talk to Your Kids About Prejudice with Help from 12 of Our Favorite Books The 2016 Coretta Scott King Book Award Winners I Have a Dream book by Kadir Nelson | Great MLK Book for Kids

From the I Have a Dream Book by Kadir Nelson

Brain Pop's Martin Luther King Videos for Kids March On, Dr. King: How to Download Scholastic's Video on iTunes A Variety of Ways to Help Kids Honor the Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service MLK Day Crafts for Kids to Help Inspire Important Conversations A Printable MLK Mural Craft to Bring Families Together 5 Ways to Give Back as a Family All Year Long Top Photo:

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