Black History Heroes: Harriet Tubman

Black History Heroes: Harriet Tubman shows the power of grit, perseverance, and character in a dynamic biography for kids.

★ “This empowering and engaging middle grade biography series about Black changemakers gets off to a strong start.....Strongly recommended for juvenile nonfiction collections.”—School Library Journal, starred review of Black History Heroes: Chadwick Boseman

★ “The book beautifully chronicles Boseman's struggles and triumphs….Readers will be enraptured with this magnificent tribute to the life of Chadwick Boseman, who was a true hero that anyone could look up to.”—Booklist, starred review of Black History Heroes: Chadwick Boseman

After escaping slavery, Harriet Tubman rescued dozens of people, including her friends and family, from slavery using a series of safe houses known as the Underground Railroad. She also served as a scout for the Union army during the American Civil War, she served as an armed scout and spy for the Union Army and later joined the women’s suffrage movement.

An inspiration to millions, the life of Harriet Tubman is indeed proof that Black history matters.

Black History Heroes shares the lives and inspirations of black men and women who changed the world, yesterday, today, and for tomorrow. Written by acclaimed, former pro-baseball player, inspirational speaker, and author Chris Singleton.