Black History: A Picture Book of Martin Luther King, Jr.

A Picture Book of Martin Luther King, Jr.

Written by David A. Adler

Illustrated by Robert Casilla

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Summary

A Picture Book of Martin Luther King, Jr. story tells the life of Martin Luther King Jr., starting with his childhood to adulthood. It teaches kids about growing up in a segregated society, learning that Black people are treated unfairly. It goes into depth of how he came to be a minister, believing in peace to be the answer. It also talks about the Civil Rights Movement, the Montgomery Bus Boycott, and his best known speech, "I Have a Dream". 

Connection to Black History

Martin Luther King Jr. has become a powerful Black History figure due to how important he had become for the Civil Rights Movement. He empowered his community through his speeches, motivating them to stand in peaceful nonviolent protests. It teaches kids about who Martin Luther King Jr. was, and how they can stand up to unjustice without having to use violence as an answer.

Classroom Use

• Students should make a timeline of the events listed in the book, the importance of each event, and how Martin Luther King Jr. played a role in each one.
• As a class, make each student pick and defend why they believe a specific event to be the most important.
• Encourage them to write about an injustice they feel should be changed, and how it can be done.

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Element 6: Becoming an Everyday Changemaker

 

Becoming an Everyday Changemaker: Healing and Justice at School

Written by Alex Shevrin Venet

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Summary

Healing and Justice by Alex Shevrin Venet is a guide for teachers to make change, and inspire their students in the process. It allows for teachers to improve their schools and classrooms for their students while inspiring them to change things for the better as well.

Element 6: Social Action

The book aligns with social action, a guide book for teachers, as it explains how teachers can open the door for students to become changemakers, while they themselves are allowing and starting change. It teaches teachers a chain reaction happening between them and their students, where they themselves must start the change for it to begin happening.

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Element 6 book blog

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                              Element 6

Sometimes People March, written and illustrated by Tessa Allen. 

 

Summary: This book explores the social issues within society and how individuals can become activists. This is portrayed through speaking about different types of marches. Marches are typically used for many things, but from this perspective, it shows how if people come together, marches can occur by voicing their opinions. People create this change by using different forms of art. These consist of music, dancing, poems, and drawings. Some people also march by taking a knee or taking a stand. 

Connection to Social Justice Element: This book illustrates how people, including children, can come together to advocate for fairness, equality, and social change. It demonstrates diverse identities and shows that every voice matters. It teaches young readers that they can advocate for what is right. It challenges inequality through peaceful protests and marches, and conveys that action can make a change. 

Link to buy: https://bookshop.org/p/books/sometimes-people-march-tessa-allen/1423b61b7b312304?ean=9780062991188&next=t 

Link for review: https://mslbookreview.org/sometimes-people-march/