Asim, Jabari

"Born into slavery, young Booker T. Washington could only dream of learning to read and write. After emancipation, Booker began a five-hundred-mile journey, mostly on foot, to Hampton Institute, taking his first of many steps towards a college degree. When he arrived, he had just fifty cents in his pocket and a dream about to come true."--Amazon.com.

Entertaining and thought-provoking novel that tactfully deals with the problem of discrimination, telling of a boy's journey to a new country to find freedom.

Examines the history of racism in America and how the use of derogatory terms in reference to African-Americans contributed to keeping them at the bottom of America's socioeconomic ladder during the early to mid twentieth century.

Discusses the social, cultural, and political importance of electing Barack Obama as the forty-fourth President of the United States, and also explores the importance of other African-Americans leaders who have made an impact.

A young girl goes with her father to his office and helps him with his busy work day.

An illustrated introduction to the life of Booker T. Washington that focuses on his hard work and determination to earn a college degree.