George Crum – The Black Boy Responsible for Potato Chips (ebook)

Meet a Real Hero: George Crum

1000 Black Heroes: Stories for Kids Like Me is a vibrant series celebrating Black excellence through powerful, poetic storytelling.

In this book, you’ll meet George Crum. 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.

A tasty tale of innovation! George teaches kids how curiosity, listening, and creativity can turn small moments into big inventions.

🎨 What You’ll Get:

– A downloadable PDF (read on any device)

– A full-color, 18-page storybook

– Bonus reflection questions from “Dylan’s Corner”

💡 Perfect for creative kids, classroom inspiration, and conversations about identity and expression.