Two-time NAACP Image Award winner Carole Boston Weatherford is a New York Times best-selling author and poet. Her books include the Coretta Scott King Honor Book Becoming Billie Holiday, and the Caldecott Honor Books Moses: When Harriet Tubman Led Her People to Freedom, Freedom in Congo Square, and Voice of Freedom: Fannie Lou Hamer, Spirit of the Civil Rights Movement. For career achievements, she has been recognized by the North Carolina English Teachers Association and the Children’s Book Guild of Washington, DC. She teaches at Fayetteville State University in North Carolina. Visit her online at CBWeatherford.com.
A family gathers to cook, share stories, and celebrate togetherness.
A joyful day of adventure and friendship unfolds for a group of boys.
A woman escapes slavery, guided by faith, on a perilous journey to freedom.
Discover the special bond between a child and their grandma through playful rhymes.
A thriving community faces devastation in a forgotten tragedy of racial violence.
A young spelling champion faces prejudice at a national competition, challenging her determination and spirit.
A young girl witnesses a pivotal stand for equality, sparking hope for change.
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A family gathers to cook, share stories, and celebrate togetherness.
Discover the thrill of skateboarding, from daring tricks to Olympic dreams.
Discover the rhythm of rap and unleash your creative voice.
Celebrate Black history and excellence through a child's eyes, inspired by iconic figures and cultural legacy.
A joyful day of adventure and friendship unfolds for a group of boys.
A young spelling champion faces prejudice at a national competition, challenging her determination and spirit.
Mother Africa's voice echoes, uniting humanity's shared roots and timeless bond.
A thriving community faces devastation in a forgotten tragedy of racial violence.
Discover Aretha Franklin's journey from church singer to civil rights icon.
A man risks everything to escape slavery by mailing himself to freedom.
A stormy night transforms a slave ship owner into a hymn writer who fights for freedom.
Discover how Dr. King's legacy inspires a new generation to stand for justice and change the world.
A law clerk's quest to preserve African heritage reshapes history.
A photographer captures the faces of the Great Depression, revealing untold stories.
A trailblazing actress defies stereotypes to find her true voice in the civil rights movement.
A mother's heartfelt hopes for her child's future unfold in tender moments.
In 19th century Louisiana, slaves find brief freedom and joy in Congo Square every Sunday.
A civil rights champion fights for equal voting rights against fierce opposition.
A self-taught photographer uses his camera to challenge racism in America.
Explore Harlem's Sugar Hill, where art and culture defied segregation.
Discover how a little girl from a pig farm became the Queen of Talk.
A young singer's voice rises above poverty and hardship to become legendary.
Discover how childhood sounds shaped a jazz legend's future.
A ghost seeks answers to a riddle in a library.
A woman escapes slavery, guided by faith, on a perilous journey to freedom.
A young girl witnesses a pivotal stand for equality, sparking hope for change.
Discover the special bond between a child and their grandma through playful rhymes.
A girl discovers her unique traits while celebrating family connections.
A girl discovers the true meaning of Juneteenth in her new Texas home.
Creative company
The authors and illustrators who share the credits across Carole Boston Weatherford's books.