Real biographies
Accessible, respectful stories reveal the person behind each achievement.
History belongs to all of us.
Meet the trailblazers history almost forgot.
A 13-book educational biography series introducing young readers ages 10+ to 205 extraordinary African American lives— with engaging stories, hands-on activities, and room to reflect.
13books in the series
205+remarkable people
10+reader age
They dreamed boldly. They built bravely. They changed what was possible. Now, their stories belong in young hands.
More than a biography
Read it. Make it. Remember it.
Each profile is designed to move young readers from curiosity to connection—and from connection to confidence.
Hands-on activities
Creative prompts, puzzles, and activities help each story take root.
Personal discovery
Reflection pages help readers name what they learned and why it matters.
Begin the journey
The first three books are here.
Continue the learning
Meet the Word Search Companions.
Forty themed puzzles in every companion give curious minds of all ages a playful new way to remember the people, ideas, and achievements in each biography book.
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Meet five African American trailblazers through shortened biographies, an Activity, What I Discovered, and an exclusive word search.