Ocean State Libraries

"African American educator, author, speaker, and advisor to presidents of the United States, Booker Taliaferro Washington was the leading voice of former slaves and their descendants during the late 1800s. As part of the last generation of leaders born into slavery, Booker believed that blacks could better progress in society through education and entrepreneurship, rather than trying to directly challenge the Jim Crow segregation." --

Traces the life of the African American educator and leader, focusing on his stewardship of Tuskegee Institute.

From Chelsea House's Black Americans of Achievement series comes a biography of the great statesman.

Describes the life of Booker T. Washington, his accomplishments as an educator, and his impact on the fight for equality.

A biography of one-time slave, known for his commitment to education and his role in establishing Tuskegee Institute.

"Biography of the renowned Negro educational leader and organizer of Tuskegee Institute who spent his life trying to improve the lot of his people." --

"A juvenile biography of Booker T. Washington, who rose from slavery to become a great African-American leader and educator"--Provided by publisher.

"In graphic novel format, tells the life story of Booker T. Washington and his accomplishments toward promoting the education of African Americans." --

Examines the life and times of the educational leader and founder of the Tuskegee Institute, who became a leading spokesman for the African American community.