Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
Celebrating DPS Cultural Moments
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day is January 17th.
Access the entire History Liberated Sora collection here.
Elementary Reads
Click for more elementary picture books.
All Because You Matter by Tami CharlesA lyrical, heart-lifting love letter to Black and brown children everywhere: reminding them how much they matter, that they have always mattered, and they always will. | We Wait for the Sun by Dovey Johnson Roundtree, Katie McCabeThe late Civil Rights attorney and activist shares a poignant moment from her childhood beside her wise grandmother, who taught Dovey Johnson Roundtree the values of self-worth, strength and justice that inspired the co-author's boundary-breaking career. | Harriet Tubman by Andrea Pinkney Davis |
All Because You Matter by Tami Charles
A lyrical, heart-lifting love letter to Black and brown children everywhere: reminding them how much they matter, that they have always mattered, and they always will.
We Wait for the Sun by Dovey Johnson Roundtree, Katie McCabe
The late Civil Rights attorney and activist shares a poignant moment from her childhood beside her wise grandmother, who taught Dovey Johnson Roundtree the values of self-worth, strength and justice that inspired the co-author's boundary-breaking career.
Elementary Chapter Book Reads
Stamped (For Kids) by Jason Reynolds and Ibram X. Kendi | Brave. Black. First. 50+ African American Women Who Changed the World by Cheryl Hudson ebook An illustrated biographical compilation of over fifty African American women from the 1700s through to the present day. | Unspeakable: The Tulsa Race Massacre by Carole Boston Weatherford ebook Provides a powerful look at the 1921 Tulsa race massacre, one of the worst incidents of racial violence in our nation's history. |
Stamped (For Kids) by Jason Reynolds and Ibram X. Kendi
Brave. Black. First. 50+ African American Women Who Changed the World by Cheryl Hudson
An illustrated biographical compilation of over fifty African American women from the 1700s through to the present day.
Unspeakable: The Tulsa Race Massacre by Carole Boston Weatherford
Provides a powerful look at the 1921 Tulsa race massacre, one of the worst incidents of racial violence in our nation's history.
Middle School Reads
Finding a Way Home: Mildred and Richard Loving and the Fight Larry Dane Brimnerfor Marriage Equality by ebook In one of the country's most prominent legal battles, Loving v. Virginia, the Lovings secured their future when the court struck down all state laws prohibiting mixed marriage. | This is Your Time by Ruby Bridges | Uncomfortable Conversations with a Black Boy by Emmanuel Acho |
Finding a Way Home: Mildred and Richard Loving and the Fight Larry Dane Brimnerfor Marriage Equality by
In one of the country's most prominent legal battles, Loving v. Virginia, the Lovings secured their future when the court struck down all state laws prohibiting mixed marriage.
This is Your Time by Ruby Bridges
High School Reads
Paul Robeson: No One Can Silence Me : adapted for young adults by Martin B DubermanThe life and legacy of vocal artist and civil rights icon Paul Robeson-one of the most important public figures in the twentieth century-adapted for young adults by the acclaimed Robeson biographer. | Race Against Time: The Untold Story of Scipio Jones and the Battle to Save Twelve Innocent Men by Sandra Neil Wallace and Rich WallaceLooks at how Scipio Africanus Jones, a self-taught attorney represented twelve African-American men condemned to death after the Elaine Race Riot of October 1919. | Four Hundred Souls: a Community History of African America, 1619-2019 Compiled by Kendi and Blain |
Paul Robeson: No One Can Silence Me : adapted for young adults by Martin B Duberman
The life and legacy of vocal artist and civil rights icon Paul Robeson-one of the most important public figures in the twentieth century-adapted for young adults by the acclaimed Robeson biographer.
Race Against Time: The Untold Story of Scipio Jones and the Battle to Save Twelve Innocent Men by Sandra Neil Wallace and Rich Wallace
Looks at how Scipio Africanus Jones, a self-taught attorney represented twelve African-American men condemned to death after the Elaine Race Riot of October 1919.
Four Hundred Souls: a Community History of African America, 1619-2019 Compiled by Kendi and Blain
Resources include lesson plans, activity ideas, local calendar of events, change-maker biographies and Sora navigation.
Martin Luther King Jr. 's Biography Martin Luther King Jr. was a scholar and minister who led the civil rights movement. After his assassination, he was memorialized by Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Learn more here. | Know Justice Know Peace: DMLK's "The Take" Podcast The podcast, titled, “Know Justice, Know Peace, DMLK’s The Take” will offer listeners the chance to hear directly from the next generation of leaders on politics and first-hand accounts of the black experience in America. Subscribe here. | Denver Public Schools Celebrating Cultural Moments Denver Public Schools strives to recognize cultures and identities year round. With equity as our core identity, we aim to celebrate the significant cultural moments of our students and staff, especially those that have not been historically and consistently recognized. |
Martin Luther King Jr. 's Biography
Know Justice Know Peace: DMLK's "The Take" Podcast
Denver Public Schools Celebrating Cultural Moments
Sora All-in-One Resource Click here to access the Sora All-in-One resource for teachers. | Sora Tutorial Video Click here to watch a tutorial video and learn all the basics of Sora-- how to log in, browse, and check out books. | Databases All-in-One Resource Click here to access the suite of DPS-subscribed databases, ready to support research on Hispanic Heritage topics. |
Titlewave Cart
Includes classroom resources, professional development and more.
Over 1,200 titles, including fiction, memoirs, nonfiction and audiobooks.
Books highlighting the perspectives of historically marginalized groups to provide a well-rounded view of our nation's past and present.
This collection is inspired by the Know Justice Know Peace Resolution by four DMLK students. The titles selected illuminate the themes of anti-racism, Blackness, self-confidence, youth activism and Black joy.
Books celebrating the humanity of Black boys.
A collection of books based on Marley Dias' initiative to curate and promote books that reflect the lived experiences of Black girls.
Share with your school community! https://forms.gle/PZpBKa2yEYMSYWvG8