John Berry Meachum – The Little Black Boy Who Carried Hope and Education (ebook)

Meet a Real Hero: John Berry Meachum

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 John Berry Meachum. He taught what others tried to silence. From a floating classroom on a boat, Pastor Meachum educated the oppressed—turning truth into resistance.

This story honors a boy who grew into a man of bold vision, showing kids how learning can become a tool for freedom.

🎨 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.