This booklet will allow students to enhance their knowledge and learn about Martin Luther King, Jr. who has been honored as a great American hero.
1. Martin Luther King, Jr. and Me A Journal of Pictures and Words by
2. Who We Are Name: Martin Luther King, Jr. and called M. L. Born: January 15, 1929 in Atlanta, Georgia Parents: Rev. Martin Luther King, Sr. Alberta Williams King Sister: Christine King Brother: Alfred Daniel King and called A.D. Born in
3. Our Families Martin Luther King, Jr. (called M. L.) was born on January 15, 1929 in Atlanta, Georgia. His parents were the Rev. Martin Luther King Sr. and Alberta Williams King. He had one sister named Christine and one brother Alfred Daniel (called A.D.). His father was a minister and his mother was a musician. Here is my family.
4. Books and Stories Martin Luther King, Jr. loved to have his Aunt Ida and his grandmother read books to him about adventures and "wonderful places in the world" and to tell him stories about when they were children. I like books and stories too! These are my favorites:
5. What We're Good At Doing Martin Luther King, Jr. loved singing, music, reading, learning new things, and sharing his ideas with others. He was good at those things. I'm good at _________________________________
6. Hurt Feeling and Sadness Martin Luther King, Jr. and A.D. were hurt when their white friends couldn't play with them anymore. At that time in the United States, there were places where black children and white children couldn't go to school together and were not even allowed to play together or be friends. That made Martin very sad. I was sad when ______________________________
7. Birthdays Martin Luther King, Jr. has been honored as a great American hero. He worked to change laws that were unfair. He won the Nobel Peace Prize. His birthday is now a national holiday, and people all over the United States celebrate his birthday to honor him. Here is how I like to celebrate my birthday.
8. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s Dream Martin Luther King, Jr. had "a dream that one day...little black boys and little black girls will be able to join hands with little white boys and little white girls as sisters and brothers." (Martin Luther King, Jr., August 28, 1963) Dr. King spent his life preaching, giving speeches, leading marches, and helping change laws so that all people would be treated fairly. I can help Dr. King's dream come true!