“I have a dream that one day this nation will rise up and live out the true meaning of its creed: "We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal."

These words were spoken by the late, great American civil rights leader, Martin Luther King, Jr. He is one of many African Americans we recall this February during Black History Month. Our children’s library has many books that tell of the struggle and accomplishments of African Americans. Please stop by and check some out!             

Martin's Big words: the life of Martin Luther King, Jr. / Doreen Rappaport / JB KING

Coretta Scott / poetry by Ntozake Shange ; paintings by Kadir Nelson. / JB KING

The story of Ruby Bridges / by Robert Coles ; ill. by George Ford. / JB BRIDGES

Barack Obama : son of promise, child of hope / Nikki Grimes ; illustrated by Bryan Collier. / JB OBAMA

Heart and soul : the story of America and African Americans / words and paintings by Kadir Nelson / J 973.0496 N