Martin Luther King Jr. and the March on Washington

Take a look into the past to form a better future in this historically accurate and accessible reader about the March on Washington, now with a fresh look!

On August 28, 1963, Martin Luther King Jr. made history when over 250,000 people attended his March on Washington and witnessed his "I Have a Dream" speech, one of the most memorable moments from the Civil Rights Movement. Now young readers can learn more about this pivotal time and the circumstances leading up to it in this reader with easy-to-understand language and detailed images.

Reader Level 3: Level 3 is for Transitional Readers who are comfortable with multi-syllable and compound words. These books include more dialogue, different points of view, complex storylines, and are available in a range of genres.

Publisher: Penguin Young Readers
Published: 12/1/2026
Pages: 48
Binding Type: Hardcover
Size / Weight: 9 in H | 6 in W | 1.3 lb Wt
ISBN: 9798217247875


About the Author

Frances Ruffin (she/her) is an award-winning author of forty-five fiction and nonfiction books for young readers.

Author Residence: New York City, NY

Stephen Marchesi (he/him) is an illustrator now residing in Ocean Beach, San Diego. A graduate of the High School of Art and Design (New York City), he earned his BFA degree in communications design from Pratt Institute (Brooklyn). After working as an assistant art director in an advertising agency, he became a freelance illustrator in the children’s book field. His paintings and drawings have appeared on over five hundred book covers, posters, and record and CD covers.

Illustrator Residence:San Diego, CA