Martin Luther King, Jr. Day is a federal holiday celebrated on the third Monday in January each year. MLK Jr. was a major influence and spokesperson in the American Civil Rights Movement. An advocate of nonviolent protests, he led the Montgomery Bus Boycott in 1955 and helped organize the 1963 March on Washington. Check out these books to share with the young children in your life and learn more about Martin Luther King, Jr., his accomplishments, and his wonderful legacy.
What Was the March on Washington?