Ben Ray

Ella and Herbie are helping Mr. Midal fix up their new home when ordinary tools and rooms begin opening doors to amazing true stories. As they work, Mr. Midal tells them about Black inventors whose ideas helped shape the world around them. Young readers meet innovators such as Granville Woods, Dr. Henry T. Sampson, and James West, learning how creativity, curiosity, and determination can lead to important discoveries. The story connects history to things children can see and use, making big ideas feel close to home. What Color Is My World? is an inviting picture book for children who enjoy real-life stories, inventions, and learning about people whose contributions deserve to be remembered.