Clover's mom tells her that it isn't safe to cross the fence that segregates their African-American side of town from the white side of town where Anna lives. However, Clover and Anna form a friendship and sit on top of the fence together, going against the "grown-up rules."

Henry doesn't know how old he is, as no one keeps track of slaves' birthdays. One day when lifting a crate at the warehouse, he devises a plan. He will mail himself to the North. As a result, Henry finally has a birthday - his first day of freedom.

This book contains Martin Luther King Jr.'s "I Have A Dream" speech. Children will be able to notice the messages of freedom and equality. It also gives them a glimpse of the nation's past and helps them understand how hard leaders fought for what is right.

This books teaches students to never underestimate the potential that they have. It shares the biographies of forty bold women in black history who refused to accept injustices. Despite not always being accepted, these women didn't let that stop them from making the world a better place.

The exceptional men in this book teach children the importance of following your dreams, no matter the circumstances. It teaches children to be fueled by the need for change. Each of these men has transformed the nation, whether it be in politics or sports, and anything in between.