Carolyn Cobb is a native of Long Beach, California. She is
retired and devotes her time researching her genealogy, writing,
teaching Bible Study and traveling. She is the mother of four
grown children and grandmother to five grandsons and one
granddaughter. Carolyn is currently working on a continuation
of Harriet's Story about the journey to freedom experienced by a
slave family. She lives in Lawndale, California.
“I am tracing my family roots and one day I was so discouraged
because I did not have pictures or documents of my ancestors.
But I have an imagination and when I studied the information that I
did have, I discovered my family history showed how hard working my
ancestors were. ‘Harriet’s Story’ represents my family and a
little of their history and struggles.”
ABOUT THE ILLUSTRATOR
Kyle Hollingsworth Walker is ten years old and lives in Southlake,
Texas. He began drawing at two years old, before he was able
to write. He enjoys painting, drawing and has won several
local, regional and state art awards. His art has been
featured in many local exhibits in the Dallas/Fort Worth
Metroplex. Working on this project has broadened his
understanding of slavery and the customs of that time. He
wants to be an art teacher, author and illustrator when he grows
up.
