The books in this category tell the life stories of real people, some famous and others less well known. In many of these books the focus of the biography is the person's contribution to making a better world; in many there is also the theme of obstacles that had to be overcome in order for the person to succeed.
My Brother Martin: A Sister Remembers Growing Up with the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Christine King Farris (Author), Chris K. Soentpiet (Illustrator) Renowned educator Christine King Farris, older sister of the late Dr. King, recalls the birth of her two younger brothers and reflects on life in the King household from the vantage point of an older sibling. Using simple language, she describes race relations in the South during her childhood, shares the lessons that the King children learned from their family about standing up for justice and equality, and sets the stage for the historic journey that her brother would embark upon in the years to come. [Grade Level: 2 - 4]
Night Golf Cedric Lucas (Illustrator), William Miller (Author) A young African-American boy finds his way around the racial barriers of the 1960s and learns to play golf. [Grade Level: K - 3]
