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Gaithersburg
Book Festival

May 17, 2025

10am – 6pm

Bohrer Park


Wade Hudson

Latest Title: Invincible: Fathers and Mothers of Black America
Invincible: Fathers and Mothers of Black America

This lyrical picture book explores the birth of Black America, focusing on the little-known men and women who fought for justice and for an America where freedom truly rang for all.

We’re familiar with the founding fathers of white America, but who are the founding fathers (and mothers!) of Black America?

In a poetic narrative of the origins of Black America, acclaimed Black author and publisher Wade Hudson teaches us about the little-known men and women who had a profound effect on the history of the nation. Black America was built by brave pioneers—men and women taken from Africa, who suffered and struggled to build a country, a culture, and institutions. Emphasizing that freedom didn’t ring for all when the United States gained its independence from Great Britain, Hudson shows the slow process by which Black Americans fought for justice over the course of many generations.

Ending with a call to consciousness and to action, Invincible is a powerful, informative, and inspiring account of a history that deserves to be better known.

About Wade Hudson

Wade Hudson’s career as a writer spans more than three decades. In 1988, Hudson’s passion for writing and life-long mission to help foster positive self-image within the Black community, prompted he and his wife Cheryl to launch Just Us Books, the nation’s leading independent publisher of Black-interest books for young people. Another imprint, Marimba Books, was launched in 2008, with a focus on multicultural literature for children and young adults. An accomplished and award-winning author, he has written more than 30 books for young people. Wade speaks to students across the country and conducts workshops for teachers and parents. Wade will be presenting “Invincible: Fathers and Mothers of Black America.”

Twitter: @hudsonwade

Author Schedule:

Venue(s):

Jim Henson Pavilion

Presentation Start Time:

2:15 pm

Presentation End Time:

3:05 pm

Signing Time:

3:15 pm

Presentation Authors: