Poet: The Remarkable Story of George Moses Horton ~ Don Tate
Despite being a slave, George Moses Horton taught himself to read as a boy. Horton loved words and was drawn to the …
Slavery
Show Way ~ Jacqueline Woodson
Show Ways are quilts that were once made to be secret maps for slaves trying to escape to freedom. The book shows …
Mumbet’s Declaration of Independence ~ Gretchen Woelfle
Mumbet was a slave for Colonel Ashley in Massachusetts. The Colonel's wife, Mrs. Ashley, constantly mistreated …
The Patchwork Path: A Quilt Map to Freedom ~ Bettye Stroud
Hannah is a young slave girl on a southern plantation. When her Papa decides that it is time to run to freedom, …
Fifty Cents and a Dream: Young Booker T. Washington ~ Jabari Asim
This book reveals Book T. Washington's sheer determination and drive to better himself. From his desire to read as …
Like a Bird ~ Cynthia Grady
This is an exceptional book! It features 13 spirituals with beautiful illustrations to go along with commentary …
Holly Celebrates Juneteenth ~ Kimberly Kendall-Drucker
In this particular book of the series, Holly celebrates Juneteenth. "June 19th marks a HOLLY-day when freedom is …
All Different Now ~ Angela Johnson
Juneteenth, commemorated on June 19th, is the celebration of the emancipation of slaves. This book shares the …
Freedom’s a-Callin Me ~ Ntozake Shange
This collection of poetry by Ntozake Shange expresses the hardships of slavery and the determination of seeking …
Lillian’s Right to Vote ~ Jonah Winter
This book tells the story of a 100 year old woman recalling events in her life and her family's lives that lead to …
