It's incredibly important for kids to learn about the heroic, nonviolent fight to end segregation in the United States led by Martin Luther King Jr., one of the greatest leaders in world history. To help them get started, check out these remarkable children's books, which encourage kids to think critically about Dr. King's courageous actions and legacy — and that discuss the history of the civil rights movement as a whole.
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