What Was the March on Washington?

Martin Luther King Day Book List

What Was the March on Washington?: Kathleen Krull-Describes the 1963 March on Washington, helmed by Martin Luther King, Jr., where over two hundred thousand people gathered to demand equal rights for all races, and explains why this event is still important in American history today.

Martin's dream: Jane Kurtz-Illustrations and simple text explain the message of racial equality Martin Luther King Jr. was sending when he gave his “I Have a Dream” speech in 1963.

Martin Luther King, Jr. and the march on Washington: Frances E. Ruffin- Presents information in simple text with illustrations, about the events of August 28, 1963, when protesters gathered in Washington D.C. to draw attention to discrimination against African-Americans and to hear Civil Rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. deliver his now famous “I Have a Dream” speech.

Martin Luther King Jr. Day: Sheri Dean-Presents a children's book for early readers that examines the life of Civil Rights leader Martin Luther King, Jr., and describes why his birthday is celebrated each year.

Martin Luther King Jr. Day: Trudi Strain Trueit-Introduces the history, meaning, and celebration of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

When Marian sang : the true recital of Marian Anderson the voice of a century: Pam Munoz Ryan- An introduction to the life of Marian Anderson, extraordinary singer and civil rights activist who was the first African American to perform at the Metropolitan Opera whose life and career encouraged social change.