History is an integral part of kids’ education, and what better way to learn than by reading? With Martin Luther King Jr. Day around the corner, kids can learn about one of America’s most influential civil rights leaders with Sharing The Dream. Â
Kids follow Agnes as she experiences the March on Washington. | Source: Penguin Random House
Agnes hears speeches from important figures. | Source: Penguin Random House
The book also features facts about the March and biographies of the people who attended. | Source: Penguin Random House
Sharing the Dream, written by Shelia P. Moses and illustrated by Keith Mallet, tells the story of Martin Luther King Jr.’s speech at Washington through the eyes of a kid. Readers will follow Agnes as she experiences the historic March, sees diverse crowds, and listens to speeches and songs from important figures.Â
After reading the historical fiction story, kids can learn more about the March on Washington — the book features facts about the momentous occasion and biographies of the famous people who attended.
While the story revolves around Martin Luther King Jr., this book also offers a kid-friendly way of educating young readers about Black History. To find more books about Black History, visit penguinrandomhouse.com.
SHARING THE DREAM
Introduce young readers to Black History with Sharing the Dream. The 32-page book tells the story of Martin Luther King Jr.’s speech at Washington through the eyes of a kid and features additional facts about the momentous occasion as well as biographies of the famous people who were in attendance.
