DUBUQUE, IA, July 29, 2026 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Innovative Ink Publishing is pleased to announce the release of The Boy Who Helped Change Schools: A Story of Justice and Belief: A NC Hero by The Dudley Flood Center for Educational Equity & Opportunity.

What does it mean to believe in children?

In The Boy Who Helped Change Schools, young readers discover the true story of Dr. Dudley E. Flood, a North Carolina leader who helped guide school desegregation with courage, patience, and deep respect for others.

Through powerful moments including the historic Hyde County school boycott and a simple lesson using a two-colored ball, this book shows how listening, understanding, and belief can help communities move forward together.

Written for ages 8-11, this inspiring story reminds readers that justice begins with empathy and that one person can make a difference.

For more information about the book and author, please visit https://floodcenter.org/the-boy-who-helped-change-schools/

About Innovative Ink Publishing:
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