In the Shadow of Liberty: The Hidden History of Slavery, Four Presidents, and Five Black Lives

The book examines American slavery through the true stories of five enslaved people who were considered the property of four U.S. presidents. It explores the lives of these enslaved individuals and their connections to presidents Washington, Jefferson, Madison, and Jackson. The narrative provides a historical account of slavery in the early United States from the perspectives of those who were enslaved. The book is written for middle grade readers.