Molly Bannaky

Reach for this book when you want to show your child how one person's courage and dedication to learning can change the course of an entire family's history. It is a powerful choice for children starting to ask questions about fairness, hard work, and the roots of American history through a deeply personal lens. The story follows Molly, an English girl exiled to the American colonies as an indentured servant, who earns her freedom, builds a farm, and eventually teaches her grandson, the famous Benjamin Banneker, the literacy skills that would lead to his greatness. It tackles heavy themes like indentured servitude and racial prejudice with a focus on perseverance and family bonds. Best suited for children ages 6 to 10, it serves as an inspiring example of how knowledge is a tool for liberation and how love can bridge even the widest social divides.