Black History

A book told from the viewpoint Harriet Tubman from birth to child to adult. "Around 1820, I am born into slavery in the state of Maryland with the name of Araminta Ross. My nickname is Minty. Maybe my name will change later. I am now five-years-old. My slave owner rents me to another family to take care of their baby. Whenever their baby cries, I am whipped by my master. Will I ever be free?"

It is January 29, 1954. I am born in the heart of Mississippi in a place called Kosciusko, (KAW-zee-ESS-koh). My mother is a housemaid who broke up with my father. She raises me on her own. My name is Orpah (OR-pah) Gail Winfrey but everyone pronounces it “Oprah (OH-prah). Before I am three years old, my grandmother teaches me to read. She takes me to the local church, where I am nicknamed "The Preacher" because I can recite Bible verses from memory.

Martin Luther King Junior is an important person in black history. In this interactive audiobook, follow his life from birth to adulthood. He stood against racism and dedicated his life to attaining equality and fairness to Americans of all colors.

Born into slavery around 1864, my name is Carver’s George because Carver was my owner. For some reason, my name may change in the future.

Three great Black Americans are Harriet Tubman, Martin Luther King, and George Washington Carver. Their contribution to Black History was enormous.

I am born on September 8, 1954, in Tylertown, Mississippi. My name is Ruby Nell Bridges. What will my future be?

I am born on November 23, 1805. My name is Mary Jane Grant. Maybe in the future, I’ll have a different last name. My birthplace is Kingston, in the island of Jamaica. I wonder what my future will be?