Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day
If you don't know about the website We Are Teachers, you should. It's packed full of quick, easy, practical advice and resources for teachers and librarians.
For instance, they've published an article titled 13 Classroom Books for Teaching About Martin Luther King Jr. and it's a good one for building your library collection or for sharing with your staff.
I'll highlight five from the list that would be particularly good for the school library:
Disclaimer: The South Dakota State Library does not endorse any service, product, or recommendation listed in this blog.
For instance, they've published an article titled 13 Classroom Books for Teaching About Martin Luther King Jr. and it's a good one for building your library collection or for sharing with your staff.
I'll highlight five from the list that would be particularly good for the school library:
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| I Have a Dream by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., illus. by Kadir Nelson |
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| Martin’s Big Words: The Life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. by Doreen Rappaport, illus. by Bryan Collier |
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| Who Was Martin Luther King, Jr.? by Bonnie Bader, Illustrated by Nancy Harrison |
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| Martin Rising: Requiem for a King by Andrea Davis Pinkney, illustrated by Brian Pinkney |
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| Dear Martin by Nic Stone |
Disclaimer: The South Dakota State Library does not endorse any service, product, or recommendation listed in this blog.
