"The greatest gift we can give to any student is the ability to help them find their voice – and use it. There is no better example that the specialists at the Bulk Book Store can think of to share, than one of the most powerful voices of the 20^th century; the one that had a dream, and the one that was not afraid to share it"

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

This month, kick off a brand new year by injecting students’ minds with more motivation than you ever dreamed possible, and invite the work of Dr. King into your schools and classrooms. By taking examples from his most famous speech and sharing the story of his short yet powerful life you will help inspire students to make a difference, and instill the confidence that all students need to succeed.

We teach our students to think for themselves, to form an opinion (and have the facts to back it up!) and to stand up for what they believe in – but when was the last time we taught them WHY these three things were so important? As we approach the period to celebrate one of our nation’s greatest voices, let’s do it a little differently this year and relate the work of Dr. King to some of the freedoms that all of us Americans share, no matter our race or beliefs.

Here are the Bulk Bookstore picks for the BEST books to bring the significance of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. into YOUR classrooms.

Who Was Martin Luther King, Jr.?

In this clearly-written read by Bonnie Bader, students will be introduced to the young,

25-year-old man who organized the infamous Montgomery Bus Boycott and will then follow him through his trials and tribulations as a peaceful, nonviolent advocate. Chock full of detail, this book provides a timeline of events that spans the life of Dr. King’s career, and provides for endless teaching opportunities. Grades 3-6

My First Biography: Martin Luther King, Jr.

This kid-friendly biography by Marion Dane Bouer takes a look at Martin Luther King, Jr’s life and accomplishments. With beautiful illustrations, your students will be able to make text-to-life connections and connect with the positive changes that resulted in Dr. King’s hard work and sacrifice. Look no further, this is THE book that will help bring about a change in your school, and help inspire students to do the same. Grades K-2

Martin’s Big Words (The Life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.)

Doreen Rappaport’s stunning life-in-pictures piece weaves in narrative from Dr. King and the civil rights era that will captivate young audiences. This story follows the journey of a young, hopeful man to that of the civil rights crusader we celebrate today. There is a passion in this story that will no doubt ignite the passion within the walls of your school, and will bring about those teachable moments that every teacher hopes for. Grades K-4

So if you have a dream – to inspire, motivate and shake our dream-havers and change-makers to their core – we’ve just given you the tools. 

Be well. Read well.

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