Amos is born an African prince, taken to America as a slave, and spends his life working toward freedom for himself and others. Based on a real figure, it is a children’s biographical novel about dignity, labor, and self-emancipation.

The life of a man who never loses his dignity, even after freedom has been taken from him.

A biographical picture book that traces the legend of John Chapman, better known as Johnny Appleseed, through nine short stories. As the journey moves westward, the figure of Johnny gains shape piece by piece.

A gentle retelling of an American folk figure through a sequence of linked stories.

A readable children’s biography of Mohandas Gandhi that follows his life from childhood through his political work and the independence struggle. It presents the making of a public figure shaped by nonviolent action.

A friendly, accessible account of the life behind the idea of nonviolence.

Set against the history of the United States, this children’s biography follows Lincoln from boyhood through the presidency and finally to his assassination. It presents the arc of a public life in an accessible form.

A straightforward children’s biography of Abraham Lincoln’s life.

A playful children’s book that uses alphabet-based chapters to follow the adventures of Appleby Capple. A small journey toward a birthday gift opens out into a series of strange and whimsical encounters.

A quirky and entertaining book where wordplay and adventure overlap.