If I were Martin Luther King Jr. tells the story of young Martin Alexander Cunningham and how he was terrified of the school’s bully. Young Martin finds inspiration from a book about Martin Luther King Jr. that his mother let him borrow to solve his bullying predicament. Not only does he find a way to non-violently solve his problem, he also makes a life-long friend.Bullying Facts:Children skip school or classes to avoid being bullied.1 in 7 children are bullied.Some children believe that adults won’t help or make the bulling worse.Some children drop out of school to avoid being bullied.Some children under perform in class as result of being bullied.This book has a great message, however, it does not replace the discussion that parents must have with their children about bullying. Parents must watch out for signs of bullying and create a welcoming atmosphere and open dialogue.