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Colorful figures in history
Explore untold and undertold stories of 100 inspiring and influential BIPOC and allies, uncovering vibrant narratives that span cultures, continents, and centuries.
Bring history’s hidden heroes to light
Expand historical knowledge
Discover a world of diverse cultural heroes and heroines, from groundbreaking scientists to fearless activists.
Diverse by design
Study a balanced mix of ethnicities and heritages, ensuring a rich, multi-layered perspective for your students.
Engage in stories
Each figure’s story is a captivating blend of struggle, triumph, and inspiration, designed to engage learners of all ages.
Make history more vibrant
Breathe life into children’s history studies by learning about new figures of interest. History’s heroes and heroines come in all shapes, sizes, backgrounds — and of course, colors.
Sneak a peek
Colorful portraits, intriguing stories, and pivotal moments await you.
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“The antidote to white-only stories and history.”
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Revolutionize your students’ worldviews with fresh historical narratives and perspectives
Colorful figures in history offers an enriching, comprehensive guide to some of the most influential yet often overlooked figures in world history. Carefully curated to bring balance and diversity to your homeschool or classroom history lessons, this guide features inspirational journeys, cultural richness, educational impact, and interactive learning.
Explore the lives of over 100 historical figures across eight distinct categories, each a hero in their own right. Including profiles on freedom fighters, artists and architects, writers and poets, musicians and composers, inventors and scientists, activists and allies, trailblazers and explorers, and even history’s most misunderstood figures, immerse your students in stories that span cultures, continents, and centuries. Each profile includes key milestones, poignant quotes, and a recommended book, not to mention associated works of art, music, and writing by each figure, where relevant. Engage with history through vivid illustrations, introductory narratives, and thought-provoking questions.
You’ll discover the inventors who dreamt up new worlds, poets who captured the essence of their times in verse, musicians whose rhythms beat the pulse of generations, and activists who stood unwaveringly for justice. Their lives and legacies are testaments to the fact that history is made not only by the famous and the well-known but also by those who quietly, persistently, and courageously insisted on making a difference.
Made for homeschooling parents, educators, and young history enthusiasts, this guide promises to transform how you perceive and teach history. Better yet, it will expand your hearts.
What’s awaiting you inside
100 figures in history
157 beautiful pages
48 profile timelines
18 artistic works
60 book suggestions
100% money-back guarantee
Choose your path to discovery
Plus, every purchase supports the worthy cause of fostering a more representative education for students in over 100 countries.
Choose a group
$8
Choose a group of figures you wish to focus on studying with your students and enjoy their stories of color.
→ 8 groups to choose from
→ 10 to 15 figures per group
→ 100% money-back guarantee
All 100 colorful figures
$64 $24
Access all 8 groups for the price of 3, plus education bonuses that will have you and your students eager to study more.
→ 157 vibrant, beautiful pages
→ 100 important BIPOC and allies
→ 100% money-back guarantee
“Recommending this resource everywhere I can…thank you, thank you…thank you x a million.”
Jessica
Learn new, essential stories
Pick any group from the complete guide for just $8.
Freedom fighters
Wong Kim Ark and 14 others
Artists and architects
Zaha Hadid and 11 others
Writers and poets
OhiyeS’a and 11 others
Musicians and composers
Paquito D’Rivera and 11 others
Inventors and scientists
Mary Golda Ross and 11 others
Activists and allies
Wangari Maathai and 11 others
Trailblazers and explorers
Bessie Coleman and 14 others
History’s most misunderstood
Malcom X and 9 others
Bundle them all and save $40 when you buy the complete guide.
Frequently asked questions
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Enjoy profiles of at least 6 to 9 key figures and 6 additional figures to explore, including key milestones, quotes, and living book recommendations. In the case of history’s most misunderstood figures, enjoy fresh takes on 10 well known, but often misrepresented figures.
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We want to save some surprises for you, of course, but suffice to say, you’ll be quite pleased with the selection. Most of the names will be new to you and your students.
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Designed for a broad age range, it’s perfect for students from form 2 and up (grades 3+).
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This guide is saturated and balanced with Asian, Black, Indigenous, Latin, and Middle Eastern narratives, providing additional reading suggestions that are authored or illustrated by people of color at least 75% of the time. As a bonus, the complete guide includes a 50% representation of both men and women.
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Our focus on diversity and inclusivity sets us apart, bringing lesser-known but equally important historical figures to the forefront.
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In the appendices of this complete guide, you’ll also gain access to:
20 suggested book lists with titles that will enhance your studies
12 diverse film recommendations to augment your reading and enhance history
A people index, allowing you to easily scan for individuals by name and people group
A 5% discount code for any future Stories of Color purchases you may make
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Contact us within 60 days of your purchase and we’ll give you 100% of your money back, no questions asked. Easy peasy.
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