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." --

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

"Booker T. Washington had an incredible passion for learning. Born a slave, he taught himself to read. When the Civil War ended, Booker finally fulfilled his dream of attending school. After graduation, he was invited to teach in Tuskegee, Alabama. Finding many eager students, but no school, Booker set out to build his own school--brick by brick"--

Covers the life of Booker T. Washington from his early childhood as a Virginia slave through his rise to founder of the Tuskegee Institute.

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

A short biography of the African American educator.

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

Presents the stories of ten African-American men from different eras in American history, organized chronologically to provide a scope from slavery to the modern day.