Shorts: A Christmas Tree
Charles Dickens
1850
Through the glittering branches of an old-fashioned Christmas tree, Dickens leads us on a magical journey through memory and time.
The Cricket on the Hearth
Charles Dickens
1845
In this enchanting Victorian tale of love, trust, and domestic bliss, a humble cricket's chirp brings magical good fortune to a family – until secrets and suspicions threaten to silence its song forever.
Shorts: A Visit from St. Nicholas
Clement Clarke Moore
1823
Join a family on Christmas Eve as they witness St. Nicholas himself delivering gifts with his eight tiny reindeer.
Shorts: The Little Match Girl
Hans Christian Andersen
1845
On a freezing New Year's Eve, a young girl's matches illuminate visions of warmth, love, and hope.
The Life and Adventures of Santa Claus
L. Frank Baum
1902
Journey into the magical origin story of Christmas's most beloved figure.
A Negro Explorer at the North Pole
Matthew Henson
1912
An unsung hero's gripping account of triumph at the top of the world.
Clotel, or, The President’s Daughter
William Wells Brown
1853
A haunting tale of slavery, freedom, and the hidden lineage of America's powerful.
Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl
Harriet Jacobs
1861
A woman's harrowing journey from slavery to freedom, defying oppression at every turn.
The Interesting Narrative of the Life of Olaudah Equiano
Olaudah Equiano
1789
A gripping journey from slavery to freedom across three continents.
Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass
Frederick Douglass
1845
A searing memoir that ignited America's conscience and shattered slavery's chains.