Kesha L. Grant

Kesha L. Grant is an educator and children's book author. During her twenty years as an educator, Kesha struggled to find books that represented the rich cultural diversity of her students. Frustrated, Kesha decided to channel her energy by pursuing a writing career. She holds an MFA in Writing for Children and Young Adults from Hamline University, where she discovered a love for writing about unsung heroes, like James Forten. You can learn more about the author at keshalgrant.com.


Books

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      Liberty’s Forgotten Hero
      The Revolutionary Life of James Forten
      By Kesha L. Grant, Anastasia Magloire Williams
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      Liberty’s Forgotten Hero

      Liberty’s Forgotten Hero

      The Revolutionary Life of James Forten
      By Kesha L. Grant, Anastasia Magloire Williams

      Hardcover available June 16, 2026

      This is the inspiring true story of James Forten who served in the American Revolution as a teenager and then dedicated his life to fighting for the ideals set forth by the Declaration of Independence that "all men are created equal."

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