A quotation from Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.:“I refuse to accept the view that mankind is so tragically bound to the starless midnight of racism and war that the bright daybreak of peace and brotherhood can never become a reality.”Without a doubt, the most frequently asked question during the last few weeks at the Youth Services desk has been, "Where are your Martin Luther King books?" We are happy to report that the juvenile nonfiction shelves that usually hold our biography books about Dr. King now stand empty. The books have been checked out and are in the homes and schools of children who are eager to learn about Dr. King's place in U.S. history.
As the decades roll by, it becomes clear to those of us who work with children that Dr. King has not been forgotten. His message is still heard by students of every ethnic background. Ask any elementary school child if they know what person said, "I have a dream." They'll all be able to tell you that it was Dr. Martin Luther King, and that he stood for freedom and equality for all people.
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