Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Martin Luther King Jr. Day describes how the United States created a national holiday to honor the civil-rights leader and the significance of his legacy. It walks readers through the history of the civil-rights movement, the congressional vote that made the day official, and how the first celebrations unfolded. The book also shows how schools, communities, and families observe the day today with activities such as parades, special lessons, and volunteer projects. The clear text and simple pictures make the information accessible to early readers while covering the holiday's origins and modern observance.