Shorts: A Christmas Tree
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
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
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
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
1902
Journey into the magical origin story of Christmas's most beloved figure.
A Negro Explorer at the North Pole
1912
An unsung hero's gripping account of triumph at the top of the world.
Clotel, or, The President’s Daughter
1853
A haunting tale of slavery, freedom, and the hidden lineage of America's powerful.
Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl
1861
A woman's harrowing journey from slavery to freedom, defying oppression at every turn.
The Interesting Narrative of the Life of Olaudah Equiano
1789
A gripping journey from slavery to freedom across three continents.
Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass
1845
A searing memoir that ignited America's conscience and shattered slavery's chains.