NON-FICTION FOR KIDS: What Was the March on Washington? by Kathleen Krull

From the publisher who brings us the excellent Who Was... biography series comes a new line of books that explore historical events rather than historical people. This particular book was a great history of the Civil Rights march in Washington DC in August of 1963. This book introduces readers to the leaders and planners of the event as well as the speakers involved, including but not limited to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

4 out of 5 stars
AR reading level of 6.1

TUESDAY: Martin's Big Words by Doreen Rappaport

Summary
A beautiful summary of the words and purpose of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr's life, highlighting his emphasis on love over hate, cooperation over separation, and change/what is right over "waiting" and the status quo.

Review
This displays great highlights of Dr. King's life. I love the fact that several parts say he walked and talked and sang and prayed with people. The illustrations by Bryan Collier, done in a combination of water color and collage, are rich and warm.


I met the illustrator at a conference recently and found him to be inspiring. I loved listening to him share back story on the people and stories he's worked on and his philosophy of art, creativity, and picture books.


4 stars out of 5
AR level of 3.4


Recommended for: all readers, classroom and library collections, Black History Month reading time and displays, celebrations of Dr. King's birthday in January


Cautions: none