A Legacy of Hope: Black History for Kids

DK Life Stories: Black History Month

By: DK, Kitson Jazynka, Stephen Krensky, Ebony Joy Wilkins & Laurie Calkhoven
Narrated by: Samya De Me & Ako Mitchell
Length: 6 hours 36 minutes

An inspiring collection of DK audiobooks focused on Black history.

Discover the obstacles that many Black people faced on the way to making groundbreaking accomplishments. You'll find out how they created lasting change and paved the way for future generations. This fantastic resource pack for teachers and students is the perfect companion to... Read more

DK Life Stories: Nelson Mandela

DK Life Stories

By: Stephen Krensky
Narrated by: Joeseph Balderrama
Length: 1 hour 38 minutes

In this kids biography, discover the inspiring story of Nelson Mandela, who became the first black president of South Africa after spending 27 years in prison.

In 1964, Nelson Mandela was sentenced to a lifetime in jail. His crime? Attempting to overthrow a government that openly discriminated against its black citizens. After spending 27 years... Read more

DK Life Stories: Martin Luther King Jr.

DK Life Stories

By: Laurie Calkhoven
Narrated by: Joeseph Balderrama
Length: 1 hour 33 minutes

Learn all about Martin Luther King Jr. and his stand for equal rights in this children's biography.

In this biography, discover the amazing story of Martin Luther King Jr, whose powerful words and dreams for the future inspired the world.

Martin Luther King Jr. will always be remembered for his famous "I have a dream" speech, which he gave during... Read more

A Child's Introduction to African American History

The Experiences, People, and Events That Shaped Our Country

A Child's Introduction Series

By: Jabari Asim
Narrated by: Dion Graham
Length: 2 hours 9 minutes

A comprehensive, entertaining look at heroes, heroines, and critical moments from African American history -- from the slave trade to the Black Lives Matter movement -- by award-winning author Jabari Asim.

Jabari Asim goes beyond what's taught in the classroom to reveal a fact-filled history of African American history through politics,... Read more

Cracking the Wall

By: Eileen Lucas
Narrated by: Charles Turner
Length: 18 minutes

The memorable and courageous story of the nine teenagers in Little Rock, Arkansas in 1957 who helped “crack the wall” of segregation is clearly presented in this inspiring story. With accurate background information, and simple profiles of the individuals involved, this presentation is a wonderful introduction to school segregation and civil... Read more

Duke Ellington: The Piano Prince And His Orchestra

By: Andrea Davis Pinkney
Narrated by: Forest Whitaker
Length: 17 minutes

Duke Ellington was hailed as the "King of the Keys." This is a most fitting tribute to a great man who proudly celebrated the history of African-Americans from slavery to civil rights struggles. Read more

Ella Fitzgerald: The Tale of a Vocal Virtuosa

By: Andrea Davis Pinkney
Narrated by: Billy Dee Williams
Length: 17 minutes

Told in the voice of a cool cat named Scat, this dramatic story tells how Ella got her sound on the way to a most remarkable and inspiring career. Read more

Here In Harlem

Poems in Many Voices

By: Walter Dean Myers
Narrated by: Muhammad Cunningham, Michael Early, Arthur French, Charles Turner, Dion Graham & Various
Length: 1 hour 30 minutes

Fifty-four poems, all in different voices, written by one outstanding author. Residents of a fictional Harlem community, from motorman to teacher, from party girl to live-in maid, to jazz artist, a deacon, students, veterans and more- all embodied by thirteen remarkable narrators. Original musical recordings from the likes of Duke Ellington,... Read more

Henry's Freedom Box

By: Ellen Levine
Narrated by: Jerry Dixon
Length: 9 minutes

Henry dreams of a world where his life belongs to him. But when his family is sold, he risks everything for what he knows is right. With the strength and conviction of the best kind of hero, Henry makes a harrowing journey in a wooden crate -- and mails himself to freedom! Read more

Hidden Figures Young Readers' Edition

By: Margot Lee Shetterly
Narrated by: Bahni Turpin
Length: 4 hours 10 minutes

The uplifting, amazing true story—a New York Times bestseller!This edition of Margot Lee Shetterly’s acclaimed book is perfect for young readers. It's the powerful story of four African-American female mathematicians at NASA who helped achieve some of the greatest moments in our space program. Before John Glenn orbited the earth, or Neil... Read more

The Other Side

By: Jacqueline Woodson
Narrated by: Toshi Widoff-Woodson
Length: 6 minutes

Clover always wondered why there was a fence that separated the black side of town from the white side. When a young white girl, from the other side starts to sit on the fence her curiosity, and a friendship, develops. Includes an interview with Jacqueline Woodson. Read more

Imani's Moon

By: JaNay Brown-Wood
Narrated by: MaameYaa Boafo
Length: 16 minutes

“Imani the tiny” the children tease her, but this young Maasai girl is determined to touch the moon. Her mother shares stories of others who have overcome challenges and managed great accomplishments always reminding Imani that “it is only you who must believe.” This magical tale, with roots in the tradition of the adumu, a cultural jumping... Read more

Harriet Tubman and the Underground Railroad

By: Michael Martin
Narrated by: Susan Spain
Length: 15 minutes

When Harriet Tubman was born a plantation slave in 1820, her parents hoped she could learn a trade and be spared from working in the fields. But because she defended a slave against an overseer, she became a field hand anyway. As she learned to survive in the woods and find her way by the North Star, she dreamed of freedom. When she was almost... Read more

Martin's Big Words

By: Doreen Rappaport
Narrated by: Michael Clark Duncan
Length: 9 minutes

Using quotes from some of his beloved speeches, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. comes to life in stunning collage art and vibrant watercolor paintings in this profound and important biography about beliefs and dreams and following one's heart. Martin Luther King, Jr. in his own words, will inspire and affect you, too. Read more

Little Leaders: Bold Women in Black History

Leaders & Dreamers: Book #1

By: Vashti Harrison
Narrated by: Robin Miles
Length: 1 hour 38 minutes

This beautifully illustrated board book edition of instant bestseller Little Leaders: Bold Women in Black History showcases women who changed the world and is the perfect goodnight book to inspire big dreams.

Featuring 18 trailblazing black women in American history, Dream Big, Little One is the irresistible board book adaptation of Little... Read more