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In the spring of 1846, the Donner and Reed families joined a wagon train bound for California in hopes of a better life. But when the party took an untested shortcut, it set them down a tragic path. As they crossed the Sierra Nevada, heavy snow fell in the mountain pass. They were trapped. Supplies…
In November 1909, thousands of factory workers walked off the job to protest the terrible working conditions in New York City factories. Joining the picket lines was dangerous, with thugs and police officers harassing picketers, but the protests stirred action. Many factory owners finally agreed to some of the workers’ demands and improved conditions. But…
The comic strip “Old Glory at the Crossroads 1861-1865” told the story of the Civil War during its centennial years from January 8, 1961 – June 6, 1965. Published in the Chicago Tribune and its affiliated newspapers, it ran every Sunday in the color comics section. The series was the work of artist Rick Fletcher…
This Is Cleveland Clash, an 80-page full color graphic novel, takes readers on a young punk’s real-life epic adventure meeting Joe Strummer and The Clash in 1979, when The Clash performed a legendary concert at Cleveland’s Agora Theatre, with Bo Diddley as the opening act. Author of This Is Cleveland Clash, Shawn Kelly, a passionate…
In author-illustrator Nathan Hale’s Big Bad Ironclad, uncover the story of the American Civil War’s ironclad warships with this Hazardous Tale in the New York Times bestselling graphic novel series! “These books are, quite simply, brilliant. . . . Thrilling, bloody, action-packed stories from American history.” —New York Times Ships are great for transport, but…
Heroic & Dangerous Journey to Save 80 Family & Friends Amid The Russian Revolution and the Aftermath of World War I: A Tale of Courage, Survival, and the Dual Sides of the American Dream In 2,000 Miles To Freedom, we follow the harrowing journey of Hyman Robbins, a man of immense courage and morality. Leaving…
Bringing Up Father is an American comic strip created by cartoonist George McManus. Discover the adventures of Jiggs and Maggie with the first edition dating from 1919 and restored by Comic Books Restore. Created by George McManus in 1913, Bringing Up Father tells the story of Irish-American Jiggs, a former bricklayer, and his wife Maggie,…
Dragon Tooth Gold – Volume 2 – Pioneers finds the second generation young adult Callahans mid summer, 1860. The nation is on the brink of Civil War. Eli, the oldest, and the twins join the Army Supply Service under the pressure of the their mother Anna and their grandmother Denise. Still serving their counry but…
Truth. Fake News. The First Amendment. How did it all start? In a courtroom in New York 41 years BEFORE the Declaration of Independence was signed and 56 years BEFORE the Bill of Rights became law… BOTFA is designed to engage youth with information and tools to think critically, communicate responsibly, and participate as active…
Firestorms rage when Firebrands encounter the unexpected. How did Polly meet Button? Who made her travel from Ireland to the Colonies in 1770? What helped her gain freedom? Who did Polly meet when she thought all hope was lost? Is Billy, the carriage driver, resourceful enough to keep Jane and Silversmith safe and shepherd them…
Anna Maria Weems was just a teenager when she was given the opportunity to escape her enslaver in the mid-1800s. The journey would be dangerous, but she would have the help of abolitionists along the way. One of those supporters had a novel idea–Anna Maria would escape to freedom disguised as a boy. Learn about…
Mammoth Cave, a National Park in Brownsville, Kentucky, is the world’s largest cavern with more than 400 miles of cavern space. The first to explore the cave was an enslaved Black man, Stephen Bishop. With bravery and a curious mind, Bishop became a popular tour guide and mapped out the extensive caverns, all while remaining…
In 1996, a fire started in an abandoned building in New York City. As the flames rose, one young cat showed incredible bravery. Scarlett was a young mother and had recently given birth to her litter of kittens. When the fire threatened her babies, she risked her own life to save them. Discover Scarlett’s story…
In 1863, the Emancipation Proclamation declared that all enslaved people in Confederate States were legally free. But word traveled slowly during the Civil War. It wasn’t until June 19, 1865–more than two months after the war ended–that the good news finally reached Galveston, Texas. From that moment forward, June 19 became a day to celebrate…
In the late 1800s, newsboys–or “newsies”–were a critical part of the newspaper industry. They bought stacks of papers from newspaper publishers and then sold them on city streets for a small profit. But in 1898, William Randolph Hearst’s New York Journal and Joseph Pulitzer’s New York World raised the cost of 100 papers by 10…
All the single ladies know that Beyonce is one of the hottest musicians in the world, if not the hottest. From dreaming of singing as a young girl, to her days in Destiny’s Child, to her days now as a solo pop superstar, take a look behind the curtain at this stellar musician and person….
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