Publisher's Synopsis
Illustrated by Hetty Mitchell. Martin Luther King Jr. grew up believing that black and white people should be treated as equals. He preached the value of using nonviolent protest to promote change. His courage and determination made him one of the most beloved and influential civil rights leaders in American history. In 1986, his birthday became a national holiday in America. Celebrated on the third Monday of every January, Martin Luther King Jr. Day reminds people everywhere that they can live King's dream of love, peace and unity every day.
