# Books like Martin Luther King Jr.: Man of Peace

**10** books similar to *Martin Luther King Jr.: Man of Peace* by Lillie Patterson (Biography & Autobiography · grades 4–8), matched on shared themes, shared award lists, genre, and reading level. Every pick is grade-appropriate (a reading-level match, not just a topical one) and links to where it is assigned in US schools.

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## Similar books

- [Ray Charles](https://readinglist.school/book/ray-charles) by Sharon Bell Mathis _(Grades 4–8)_ — Both on the Coretta Scott King Author Award list, same genre (Biography & Autobiography), and overlapping grades (4–8).
- [The Story of Stevie Wonder](https://readinglist.school/book/the-story-of-stevie-wonder) by James Haskins _(Grades 4–8)_ — Both on the Coretta Scott King Author Award list, same genre (Biography & Autobiography), and overlapping grades (4–8).
- [Smoky the Cowhorse](https://readinglist.school/book/smoky-the-cowhorse) by Will James _(Grades 3–7)_ — Same genre (Biography & Autobiography) and overlapping grades (3–7).
- [A Few Red Drops](https://readinglist.school/book/a-few-red-drops) by Claire Hartfield _(Grades 7–12)_ — Both on the Coretta Scott King Author Award list and overlapping grades (7–12).
- [A Long Hard Journey](https://readinglist.school/book/a-long-hard-journey) by Pat McKissack _(Grades 4–8)_ — Both on the Coretta Scott King Author Award list and overlapping grades (4–8).
- [Africa Dream](https://readinglist.school/book/africa-dream) by Eloise Greenfield _(Grades 4–8)_ — Both on the Coretta Scott King Author Award list and overlapping grades (4–8).
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