A new children’s book honoring the life and legacy of Dr. Dudley E. Flood, a North Carolina A new children’s book from the Dudley Flood Center for Educational Equity and Opportunity, The Boy Who Helped Change Schools shares the inspiring story of Dr. Dudley E. Flood and his role in advancing justice, belief, and opportunity in North Carolina’s public schools. Purchase your copy today or receive a copy with your Color of Education registration.
The Boy Who Helped Change Schools tells the story of Dr. Dudley E. Flood, a leader who helped guide North Carolina communities through school desegregation with patience, courage, respect, and deep care for others. Written for young readers, the book brings history to life in a way that helps children understand that justice begins with listening, learning, and believing that change is possible.
The Boy Who Helped Change Schools is more than a biography. It is an invitation for a new generation to see themselves as part of the ongoing work of building schools and communities where every child belongs.
This book is perfect for families, educators, schools, libraries, and community organizations looking for an age-appropriate way to introduce young readers to North Carolina history, educational justice, leadership, empathy, and the legacy of Dr. Dudley E. Flood. It offers a meaningful resource for classroom conversations, family reading, civic learning, and community reflection on what it means to believe in children and work toward a more just future.
His life reminds us that justice begins with belief and that that
Dudley Flood Center for Educational Equity and Opportunity, The Boy Who Helped Change Schools
believing in children can change the world.
PURCHASE
Registration to the 2026 Color of Education Summit includes a copy of The Boy Who Helped Change Schools, allowing participants to carry Dr. Flood’s legacy into classrooms, communities, and conversations about educational equity. Secure your copy today by registering for the event.
