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1000 Black Heroes: Stories for Kids Like Me is a children’s book series that celebrates the brilliance, courage, and creativity of black innovators. In Volume 1, you’ll meet 12 unstoppable heroes—from inventors to artists—brought to life through simple stories, vibrant visuals, and reflections from a 6-year-old boy named Dylan.
Every Dylan & Mommy story is crafted to inspire, educate, and celebrate legacy. These aren’t just stories—they’re seeds of pride, identity, and legacy.
Browse our titles below and join us on this journey of storytelling.
Each book sells individually for $15.99. Click to purchase and check out our hero bundles and other merch here
Leah Chase: The Little Black Girl Creole Queen
She stirred pots and stirred hearts. Leah Chase fed freedom fighters with flavor and love, becoming the queen of Creole cuisine.
Lonnie Johnson: The Little Black Boy Who Made Water Fly
He broke things to build new ones. Lonnie Johnson, the NASA engineer turned toy-maker, gave us the Super Soaker and proved invention can be fun.
Mae Jemison: The Little Black Girl Who Flew to Space
She dreamed beyond the sky. Mae Jemison danced, imagined, and dared—becoming the first Black woman astronaut to touch the stars.
Sarah Rector: The Little Black Girl Who Stood Her Ground
She was land-rich before they understood her worth. Sarah Rector became a millionaire at age 11—showing the world that Black girls carry value and vision.
Jean-Michel Basquiat: The Little Black Boy Who Painted His Power
He turned pain into color, and silence into crowns. Jean-Michel painted what he felt—and the world couldn’t look away.
Garrett Morgan: The Little Black Boy Who Found the Answer
He saw problems as puzzles. From gas masks to traffic lights, Garrett Morgan turned ideas into inventions that saved lives and shaped the world.
More Legacy Stories to Come
More Legacy Stories to Come
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Madam C.J. Walker – The Little Black Girl Millionaire
She grew a business from brokenness. Madam C.J. Walker became America’s first self-made woman millionaire, building beauty and freedom at the same time.
Bessie Coleman – The Little Black Girl Who Could Fly!
She soared where no one said she could. Bessie Coleman crossed oceans to earn her wings—becoming the first Black woman pilot in the world.
George Crum – The Little Black Boy Responsible for Potato Chips
He turned a mistake into magic. When a customer complained, George Crum sliced thinner—and created the potato chip, one of America’s favorite snacks.
Harriet Tubman – The Little Black Girl Who Walked Towards Freedom
She followed stars and carried others. Harriet Tubman escaped slavery—then turned around and walked hundreds more to freedom, armed with courage and faith.
John R. Lynch – The Little Boy Who Stood to Change the Rules
He went from enslaved to elected. John R. Lynch became one of the youngest U.S. Congressmen during Reconstruction—using his voice to rewrite the rules.
John Berry Meachum – The Little Black Boy Who Carried Hope and Education
He taught what others tried to silence. From a floating classroom on a boat, John Berry Meachum educated the oppressed—turning truth into resistance.
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