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We hope you have a perfect Thanksgiving! What are your plans for the week? What's the most delicious thing on the menu this year?

Work up an appetite reading the most exciting Graphic Novel of the year: "Captain Robert Smalls: The Greatest Civil War Hero" www.captainsmalls.com
A message reads: Happy Thanksgiving from Captain Robert Smalls The Greatest Civil War Hero. 6 Characters from the Graphic Novel " Captain Robert Smalls The Greatest Civil War Hero" are catching a whiff of something delicious cooking. In the right corner is the cover of the Graphic Novel
November 25, 2025 at 4:51 PM
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And don't miss Great Granddaddy's new story! "Captain Robert Smalls: The Greatest Civil War Hero" from the makers of "My Brother Santa" - The exciting new graphic novel all about real life hero Robert Smalls. www.captainsmalls.com
The cover of “Captain Robert Smalls: The Greatest Civil War Hero” by DaShan Thomas
November 18, 2025 at 6:53 PM
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For Veterans Day: a Graphic Novel series about THE FIRST BLACK CAPTAIN OF A US MILITARY VESSEL.

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A few panels from "Captain Robert Smalls: The Greatest Civil War Hero - Book 2", by DaShan Thomas are presented in this graphic. In panel one, Captain Robert Smalls and his second in command Samuels are dressed in Union uniforms, and are bathed in the light of a nearby explosion. They stand on the deck of a ship which is listing hard to the side from the impact of the explosion on a nearby ship. The explosion is depicted towards the right of the image. It is huge and made of angry shades of red, yellow and orange against the brilliant blue of the sea. Samuels asks Robert: "How much Black Powder?! did Eddie Use?!?!" "All of it I suppose," Robert replies. "Let me tell you something about Eddie, Eddie don't like to do stuff twice! TIME TO GO!!!" The next panel shows two white Union officers lifting an unconscious Confederate. Robert Smalls tells them "Put that captive in the brig next to that coward Ex-Captain." "Yes Sir!!!" they both say. One officer is David Hunter. The other says to Hunter "Can Smalls bark orders at us? You are a General." "Smalls is the Captain of this boat now," David Hunter says. "Captains are the Gods of their Ship. Smalls is your Lord & Savior." "AHEAD FULL!! Fire! on that Confederate ship!!!" Robert says to Samuels. "Sir, Yes Sir!" yells Samuels. He hollers ahead to someone who is off-camera: '"AHEAD FULL!!!!" In the final panel, we see two Black Union soldiers setting off a canon. They both cover their heads and ears to protect themselves from the blast. The book cover of “Captain Robert Smalls: The Greatest Civil War Hero” (Unabridged) by DaShan Thomas is at the top. Beneath it, words read: "Discover the Heroic Journey of Captain Robert Smalls: The Greatest Civil War Hero." In front of the cover are letters reading "CaptainSmalls.com". Behind the words and the cover is a red explosive background. Surrounding it all, near the edge, is a red border with a slight glow. A handsome Black Man in a Civil War Era Union Army Uniform gazes to his right. Behind him, perhaps also in the back of his mind, Fort Sumter explodes under enemy fire. Across his shoulder is the web address CaptainSmalls.com. The man is Real Life Black Hero Captain Robert Smalls, from the graphic novel "Captain Robert Smalls: The Greatest Civil War Hero" by author & illustrator DaShan Thomas - available at Bookshop, Etsy & Amazon. Captain Robert Smalls was an enslaved man who commandeered the Confederate steam ship "Planter" with his wife, family and friends - and their wives and families, sailed the Steamer to freedom, and became a titan of the Union Army in the Civil War. An artistic depiction of Robert Smalls and his Second in Command from the Graphic Novel “Captain Robert Smalls: The Greatest Civil War Hero” (Unabridged) by DaShan Thomas. Both are handsome Black Men. They are both wearing Civil War-Era blue Union uniforms, and stand in front of a ship wheel. Behind the ship wheel are windows out to the sea. In front of the picture are letters reading "CaptainSmalls.com". Bordering the picture is a red explosive background.
November 11, 2025 at 3:30 PM
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A description of “Captain Robert Smalls: The Titan" by DaShan Thomas (Abridged) And “Captain Robert Smalls: The Greatest Civil War Hero” (Unabridged) by DaShan Thomas. An artistic depiction of Robert Smalls is on the left, and on the right are the words: "These Graphic Novels depict the true story of the life of Captain Robert Smalls. Robert Smalls, born and raised as an enslaved person, commandeered the steamer ship "Planter" with his crew and all of their families. They sailed to freedom, and then won several pivotal battles (both in the US Army and Navy) in the Civil War, which in turn won the freedom of all enslaved people in the United States. This is a great story of Black History and American History." Behind Robert Smalls and the words next to him are exciting explosions.
November 6, 2025 at 12:17 AM
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November 6, 2025 at 12:17 AM
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And US History is already filled with Black Heroes many have never heard of.

I wrote & illustrated a graphic novel about Real Life Hero Robert Smalls, to tell more of the story

"Captain Robert Smalls: The Greatest Civil War Hero" by DaShan Thomas

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#booksky #blackbooksky #libsky
A handsome Black Man in a Civil War Era Union Army Uniform gazes to his right. Behind him, perhaps also in the back of his mind, Fort Sumter explodes under enemy fire. Across his shoulder is the web address CaptainSmalls.com. The man is Real Life Black Hero Captain Robert Smalls, from the graphic novel "Captain Robert Smalls: The Greatest Civil War Hero" by author & illustrator DaShan Thomas - available at Bookshop, Etsy & Amazon. Captain Robert Smalls was an enslaved man who commandeered the Confederate steam ship "Planter" with his wife, family and friends - and their wives and families, sailed the Steamer to freedom, and became a titan of the Union Army in the Civil War.
October 24, 2025 at 2:12 PM
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And US History is already filled with Black Heroes many have never heard of.

I wrote & illustrated a graphic novel about Real Life Hero Robert Smalls, to tell more of the story

"Captain Robert Smalls: The Greatest Civil War Hero" by DaShan Thomas

CaptainSmalls.com

#edusky #blackbooksky #libsky
A handsome Black Man in a Civil War Era Union Army Uniform gazes to his right. Behind him, perhaps also in the back of his mind, Fort Sumter explodes under enemy fire. Across his shoulder is the web address CaptainSmalls.com. The man is Real Life Black Hero Captain Robert Smalls, from the graphic novel "Captain Robert Smalls: The Greatest Civil War Hero" by author & illustrator DaShan Thomas - available at Bookshop, Etsy & Amazon. Captain Robert Smalls was an enslaved man who commandeered the Confederate steam ship "Planter" with his wife, family and friends - and their wives and families, sailed the Steamer to freedom, and became a titan of the Union Army in the Civil War.
October 24, 2025 at 2:11 PM
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Happy #BlackHistoryMonth to our friends in the #UK!

Celebrate with a graphic novel about Real Life Hero Captain Robert Smalls!

Irresistibly illustrated in uncommon detail.

Buy Direct: CaptainSmalls.com

#BHM2025 #booksky #blackbooksky #blacksky #libsky
The book cover of “Captain Robert Smalls: The Greatest Civil War Hero” (Unabridged) by DaShan Thomas is at the top. Beneath it, words read: "Discover the Heroic Journey of Captain Robert Smalls: The Greatest Civil War Hero." In front of the cover are letters reading "CaptainSmalls.com". Behind the words and the cover is a red explosive background. Surrounding it all, near the edge, is a red border with a slight glow.  An artistic depiction of Robert Smalls and his Second in Command from the Graphic Novel “Captain Robert Smalls: The Greatest Civil War Hero” (Unabridged) by DaShan Thomas. Both are handsome Black Men. They are both wearing Civil War-Era blue Union uniforms, and stand in front of a ship wheel. Behind the ship wheel are windows out to the sea. In front of the picture are letters reading "CaptainSmalls.com". Bordering the picture is a red explosive background. 
October 22, 2025 at 12:58 PM
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Happy #BlackHistoryMonth to our friends in the #UK!

Celebrate with a graphic novel about Real Life Hero Captain Robert Smalls!

Irresistibly illustrated in uncommon detail.

Buy Direct: CaptainSmalls.com

#BHM2025 #booksky #blackbooksky #blacksky
An artistic depiction of Robert Smalls and his Second in Command from the Graphic Novel “Captain Robert Smalls: The Greatest Civil War Hero” (Unabridged) by DaShan Thomas. Both are handsome Black Men. They are both wearing Civil War-Era blue Union uniforms, and stand in front of a ship wheel. Behind the ship wheel are windows out to the sea. In front of the picture are letters reading "CaptainSmalls.com". Bordering the picture is a red explosive background.  The book cover of “Captain Robert Smalls: The Greatest Civil War Hero” (Unabridged) by DaShan Thomas is at the top. Beneath it, words read: "Discover the Heroic Journey of Captain Robert Smalls: The Greatest Civil War Hero." In front of the cover are letters reading "CaptainSmalls.com". Behind the words and the cover is a red explosive background. Surrounding it all, near the edge, is a red border with a slight glow. 
October 7, 2025 at 10:56 PM
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Happy #BlackHistoryMonth to our friends in the #UK!

Celebrate with a graphic novel about Real Life Hero Captain Robert Smalls!

Irresistibly illustrated in uncommon detail.

Buy Direct: CaptainSmalls.com

#BHM2025 #booksky #blackbooksky #blacksky
An artistic depiction of Robert Smalls and his Second in Command from the Graphic Novel “Captain Robert Smalls: The Greatest Civil War Hero” (Unabridged) by DaShan Thomas. Both are handsome Black Men. They are both wearing Civil War-Era blue Union uniforms, and stand in front of a ship wheel. Behind the ship wheel are windows out to the sea. In front of the picture are letters reading "CaptainSmalls.com". Bordering the picture is a red explosive background.  The book cover of “Captain Robert Smalls: The Greatest Civil War Hero” (Unabridged) by DaShan Thomas is at the top. Beneath it, words read: "Discover the Heroic Journey of Captain Robert Smalls: The Greatest Civil War Hero." In front of the cover are letters reading "CaptainSmalls.com". Behind the words and the cover is a red explosive background. Surrounding it all, near the edge, is a red border with a slight glow. 
October 7, 2025 at 10:52 PM
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#edusky #booksky #blackbooksky #blacksky

I wrote & illustrated a Graphic Novel about Robert Smalls!

“Captain Robert Smalls: The Greatest Civil War Hero" by DaShan Thomas🚢.

ISBN: 979-8-9873290-2-3

Buy Direct: CaptainSmalls.com

Book 2 Coming Soon! Better Get your copy of Book 1 Today!
A description of “Captain Robert Smalls: The Titan" by DaShan Thomas (Abridged) And “Captain Robert Smalls: The Greatest Civil War Hero” (Unabridged) by DaShan Thomas. An artistic depiction of Robert Smalls is on the left, and on the right are the words: "These Graphic Novels depict the true story of the life of Captain Robert Smalls. Robert Smalls, born and raised as an enslaved person, commandeered the steamer ship "Planter" with his crew and all of their families. They sailed to freedom, and then won several pivotal battles (both in the US Army and Navy) in the Civil War, which in turn won the freedom of all enslaved people in the United States. This is a great story of Black History and American History." Behind Robert Smalls and the words next to him are exciting explosions. The book covers of “Captain Robert Smalls: The Titan" by DaShan Thomas 🚢 (Abridged) And “Captain Robert Smalls: The Greatest Civil War Hero” (Unabridged) by DaShan Thomas. The book covers of “Captain Robert Smalls: The Titan" by DaShan Thomas 🚢 (Abridged) And “Captain Robert Smalls: The Greatest Civil War Hero” (Unabridged) by DaShan Thomas. Words next to the book covers say "Multiple Ways to Purchase: * Buy Direct: CaptainSmalls.com *Signed Copies on Etsy! * Available on Amazon * Find us at your favorite bookstore * Request us at your local library!" Depiction of a poster that reads "Learn to Love to Learn:, and includes a visual representation of a young Robert Smalls on his way to Charleston. The image is a representation also of resources and Information for Schools About Captain Robert Smalls and the books “Captain Robert Smalls: The Titan; Book One of The Titan Abridged Series” by DaShan Thomas and “Captain Robert Smalls: The Greatest Civil War Hero; Book One of The Titan Unabridged Series” by DaShan Thomas. Words next to the poster say "Ideal for every curriculum or library"
October 7, 2025 at 1:28 AM
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#edusky #booksky #blackbooksky #blacksky

I wrote & illustrated a Graphic Novel about Robert Smalls!

“Captain Robert Smalls: The Greatest Civil War Hero" by DaShan Thomas🚢.

ISBN: 979-8-9873290-2-3

Buy Direct: CaptainSmalls.com

Book 2 Coming Soon! Better get your copy of Book 1 Today!
A description of “Captain Robert Smalls: The Titan" by DaShan Thomas (Abridged) And “Captain Robert Smalls: The Greatest Civil War Hero” (Unabridged) by DaShan Thomas. An artistic depiction of Robert Smalls is on the left, and on the right are the words: "These Graphic Novels depict the true story of the life of Captain Robert Smalls. Robert Smalls, born and raised as an enslaved person, commandeered the steamer ship "Planter" with his crew and all of their families. They sailed to freedom, and then won several pivotal battles (both in the US Army and Navy) in the Civil War, which in turn won the freedom of all enslaved people in the United States. This is a great story of Black History and American History." Behind Robert Smalls and the words next to him are exciting explosions. The book covers of “Captain Robert Smalls: The Titan" by DaShan Thomas 🚢 (Abridged) And “Captain Robert Smalls: The Greatest Civil War Hero” (Unabridged) by DaShan Thomas. The book covers of “Captain Robert Smalls: The Titan" by DaShan Thomas 🚢 (Abridged) And “Captain Robert Smalls: The Greatest Civil War Hero” (Unabridged) by DaShan Thomas. Words next to the book covers say "Multiple Ways to Purchase: * Buy Direct: CaptainSmalls.com *Signed Copies on Etsy! * Available on Amazon * Find us at your favorite bookstore * Request us at your local library!" Depiction of a poster that reads "Learn to Love to Learn:, and includes a visual representation of a young Robert Smalls on his way to Charleston. The image is a representation also of resources and Information for Schools About Captain Robert Smalls and the books “Captain Robert Smalls: The Titan; Book One of The Titan Abridged Series” by DaShan Thomas and “Captain Robert Smalls: The Greatest Civil War Hero; Book One of The Titan Unabridged Series” by DaShan Thomas. Words next to the poster say "Ideal for every curriculum or library"
October 7, 2025 at 1:26 AM
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Artistic depiction of Captain Robert Smalls reading a book. The book has the title "the TITAN" across the front. Robert Smalls is wearing a green shirt and gold glasses and looks very handsome. A purple banner at the top of the graphic reads "FREE LESSON PLAN." Beneath the banner in glowing text is the word "ABOUT". Beneath that is another purple banner with glowing blue text that reads "Captain Robert Smalls: the Greatest Civil War Hero." Artistic depiction of Captain Robert Smalls reading a book. The book has the title "the TITAN" across the front. Robert Smalls is wearing a green shirt and gold glasses and looks very handsome. A purple banner at the top of the graphic reads "Captain Robert Smalls: the Greatest Civil War Hero is a Graphic Novel that depicts the true story of the life of Captain Robert Smalls. Robert Smalls, born and raised as an enslaved person, commandeered the steamer ship "Planter" with his crew and all of their families. They sailed to freedom, and then won several pivotal battles (both in the US Army and Navy) in the Civil War, which in turn won the freedom of all enslaved people in the United States. This is a great story of Black History and American History." Beneath that is another purple banner with text that reads "CaptainSmalls.com ISBN: 979-8-9873290-2-3" Artistic depiction of Captain Robert Smalls reading a book. The book has the title "the TITAN" across the front. Robert Smalls is wearing a green shirt and gold glasses and looks very handsome. A purple banner at the top of the graphic reads "Lesson Plan Includes:". Beneath that is another purple banner with text that reads "* Introductory Activity * With Included FREE Worksheet * Learning Activity * Discussion Questions * Culminating Activity * Group Activities * Interaction with back matter from book * Online Activity * Homework Activity * Two Extra Credit Activities "CaptainSmalls.com ISBN: 979-8-9873290-2-3" Artistic depiction of Captain Robert Smalls reading a book. The book has the title "the TITAN" across the front. Robert Smalls is wearing a green shirt and gold glasses and looks very handsome. A purple banner at the top of the graphic reads "Captain Robert Smalls: the Greatest Civil War Hero." Beneath that is another purple banner with text that reads "Entertaining! Educational! Action! Adventure! Back Matter! Bibliography! CaptainSmalls.com ISBN: 979-8-9873290-2-3"
September 2, 2025 at 7:35 PM
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I wrote & illustrated a Graphic Novel about Robert Smalls!

“Captain Robert Smalls: The Greatest Civil War Hero" by DaShan Thomas🚢.

ISBN: 979-8-9873290-2-3

Buy Direct: CaptainSmalls.com

Book 2 Coming Soon! Better Get your copy of Book 1 Today!
A description of “Captain Robert Smalls: The Titan" by DaShan Thomas (Abridged) And “Captain Robert Smalls: The Greatest Civil War Hero” (Unabridged) by DaShan Thomas. An artistic depiction of Robert Smalls is on the left, and on the right are the words: "These Graphic Novels depict the true story of the life of Captain Robert Smalls. Robert Smalls, born and raised as an enslaved person, commandeered the steamer ship "Planter" with his crew and all of their families. They sailed to freedom, and then won several pivotal battles (both in the US Army and Navy) in the Civil War, which in turn won the freedom of all enslaved people in the United States. This is a great story of Black History and American History." Behind Robert Smalls and the words next to him are exciting explosions. The book covers of “Captain Robert Smalls: The Titan" by DaShan Thomas 🚢 (Abridged) And “Captain Robert Smalls: The Greatest Civil War Hero” (Unabridged) by DaShan Thomas. The book covers of “Captain Robert Smalls: The Titan" by DaShan Thomas 🚢 (Abridged) And “Captain Robert Smalls: The Greatest Civil War Hero” (Unabridged) by DaShan Thomas. Words next to the book covers say "Multiple Ways to Purchase: * Buy Direct: CaptainSmalls.com *Signed Copies on Etsy! * Available on Amazon * Find us at your favorite bookstore * Request us at your local library!" Depiction of a poster that reads "Learn to Love to Learn:, and includes a visual representation of a young Robert Smalls on his way to Charleston. The image is a representation also of resources and Information for Schools About Captain Robert Smalls and the books “Captain Robert Smalls: The Titan; Book One of The Titan Abridged Series” by DaShan Thomas and “Captain Robert Smalls: The Greatest Civil War Hero; Book One of The Titan Unabridged Series” by DaShan Thomas. Words next to the poster say "Ideal for every curriculum or library"
August 30, 2025 at 6:56 PM
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I wrote & illustrated a Graphic Novel about Robert Smalls!

“Captain Robert Smalls: The Greatest Civil War Hero" by DaShan Thomas🚢.

ISBN: 979-8-9873290-2-3

Buy Direct: CaptainSmalls.com

Book 2 Coming Soon! Better Get your copy of Book 1 Today!
A description of “Captain Robert Smalls: The Titan" by DaShan Thomas (Abridged) And “Captain Robert Smalls: The Greatest Civil War Hero” (Unabridged) by DaShan Thomas. An artistic depiction of Robert Smalls is on the left, and on the right are the words: "These Graphic Novels depict the true story of the life of Captain Robert Smalls. Robert Smalls, born and raised as an enslaved person, commandeered the steamer ship "Planter" with his crew and all of their families. They sailed to freedom, and then won several pivotal battles (both in the US Army and Navy) in the Civil War, which in turn won the freedom of all enslaved people in the United States. This is a great story of Black History and American History." Behind Robert Smalls and the words next to him are exciting explosions. The book covers of “Captain Robert Smalls: The Titan" by DaShan Thomas 🚢 (Abridged) And “Captain Robert Smalls: The Greatest Civil War Hero” (Unabridged) by DaShan Thomas. The book covers of “Captain Robert Smalls: The Titan" by DaShan Thomas 🚢 (Abridged) And “Captain Robert Smalls: The Greatest Civil War Hero” (Unabridged) by DaShan Thomas. Words next to the book covers say "Multiple Ways to Purchase: * Buy Direct: CaptainSmalls.com *Signed Copies on Etsy! * Available on Amazon * Find us at your favorite bookstore * Request us at your local library!" Depiction of a poster that reads "Learn to Love to Learn:, and includes a visual representation of a young Robert Smalls on his way to Charleston. The image is a representation also of resources and Information for Schools About Captain Robert Smalls and the books “Captain Robert Smalls: The Titan; Book One of The Titan Abridged Series” by DaShan Thomas and “Captain Robert Smalls: The Greatest Civil War Hero; Book One of The Titan Unabridged Series” by DaShan Thomas. Words next to the poster say "Ideal for every curriculum or library"
August 30, 2025 at 6:53 PM
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I wrote & illustrated a Graphic Novel about Robert Smalls!

“Captain Robert Smalls: The Greatest Civil War Hero" by DaShan Thomas🚢.

ISBN: 979-8-9873290-2-3

Buy Direct: CaptainSmalls.com

Book 2 Coming Soon! Better Get your copy of Book 1 Today!
A description of “Captain Robert Smalls: The Titan" by DaShan Thomas (Abridged) And “Captain Robert Smalls: The Greatest Civil War Hero” (Unabridged) by DaShan Thomas. An artistic depiction of Robert Smalls is on the left, and on the right are the words: "These Graphic Novels depict the true story of the life of Captain Robert Smalls. Robert Smalls, born and raised as an enslaved person, commandeered the steamer ship "Planter" with his crew and all of their families. They sailed to freedom, and then won several pivotal battles (both in the US Army and Navy) in the Civil War, which in turn won the freedom of all enslaved people in the United States. This is a great story of Black History and American History." Behind Robert Smalls and the words next to him are exciting explosions. The book covers of “Captain Robert Smalls: The Titan" by DaShan Thomas 🚢 (Abridged) And “Captain Robert Smalls: The Greatest Civil War Hero” (Unabridged) by DaShan Thomas. The book covers of “Captain Robert Smalls: The Titan" by DaShan Thomas 🚢 (Abridged) And “Captain Robert Smalls: The Greatest Civil War Hero” (Unabridged) by DaShan Thomas. Words next to the book covers say "Multiple Ways to Purchase: * Buy Direct: CaptainSmalls.com *Signed Copies on Etsy! * Available on Amazon * Find us at your favorite bookstore * Request us at your local library!" Depiction of a poster that reads "Learn to Love to Learn:, and includes a visual representation of a young Robert Smalls on his way to Charleston. The image is a representation also of resources and Information for Schools About Captain Robert Smalls and the books “Captain Robert Smalls: The Titan; Book One of The Titan Abridged Series” by DaShan Thomas and “Captain Robert Smalls: The Greatest Civil War Hero; Book One of The Titan Unabridged Series” by DaShan Thomas. Words next to the poster say "Ideal for every curriculum or library"
August 30, 2025 at 6:48 PM
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I wrote & illustrated a Graphic Novel about Robert Smalls!

“Captain Robert Smalls: The Greatest Civil War Hero" by DaShan Thomas🚢.

ISBN: 979-8-9873290-2-3

Buy Direct: CaptainSmalls.com

Book 2 Coming Soon! Better Get your copy of Book 1 Today!
A description of “Captain Robert Smalls: The Titan" by DaShan Thomas (Abridged) And “Captain Robert Smalls: The Greatest Civil War Hero” (Unabridged) by DaShan Thomas. An artistic depiction of Robert Smalls is on the left, and on the right are the words: "These Graphic Novels depict the true story of the life of Captain Robert Smalls. Robert Smalls, born and raised as an enslaved person, commandeered the steamer ship "Planter" with his crew and all of their families. They sailed to freedom, and then won several pivotal battles (both in the US Army and Navy) in the Civil War, which in turn won the freedom of all enslaved people in the United States. This is a great story of Black History and American History." Behind Robert Smalls and the words next to him are exciting explosions. The book covers of “Captain Robert Smalls: The Titan" by DaShan Thomas 🚢 (Abridged) And “Captain Robert Smalls: The Greatest Civil War Hero” (Unabridged) by DaShan Thomas. The book covers of “Captain Robert Smalls: The Titan" by DaShan Thomas 🚢 (Abridged) And “Captain Robert Smalls: The Greatest Civil War Hero” (Unabridged) by DaShan Thomas. Words next to the book covers say "Multiple Ways to Purchase: * Buy Direct: CaptainSmalls.com *Signed Copies on Etsy! * Available on Amazon * Find us at your favorite bookstore * Request us at your local library!" Depiction of a poster that reads "Learn to Love to Learn:, and includes a visual representation of a young Robert Smalls on his way to Charleston. The image is a representation also of resources and Information for Schools About Captain Robert Smalls and the books “Captain Robert Smalls: The Titan; Book One of The Titan Abridged Series” by DaShan Thomas and “Captain Robert Smalls: The Greatest Civil War Hero; Book One of The Titan Unabridged Series” by DaShan Thomas. Words next to the poster say "Ideal for every curriculum or library"
August 30, 2025 at 6:45 PM
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#edusky #booksky #blackbooksky #blacksky

I wrote & illustrated a Graphic Novel about Robert Smalls!

“Captain Robert Smalls: The Greatest Civil War Hero" by DaShan Thomas🚢.

ISBN: 979-8-9873290-2-3

Buy Direct: CaptainSmalls.com

Book 2 Coming Soon! Better Get your copy of Book 1 Today!
A description of “Captain Robert Smalls: The Titan" by DaShan Thomas (Abridged) And “Captain Robert Smalls: The Greatest Civil War Hero” (Unabridged) by DaShan Thomas. An artistic depiction of Robert Smalls is on the left, and on the right are the words: "These Graphic Novels depict the true story of the life of Captain Robert Smalls. Robert Smalls, born and raised as an enslaved person, commandeered the steamer ship "Planter" with his crew and all of their families. They sailed to freedom, and then won several pivotal battles (both in the US Army and Navy) in the Civil War, which in turn won the freedom of all enslaved people in the United States. This is a great story of Black History and American History." Behind Robert Smalls and the words next to him are exciting explosions. The book covers of “Captain Robert Smalls: The Titan" by DaShan Thomas 🚢 (Abridged) And “Captain Robert Smalls: The Greatest Civil War Hero” (Unabridged) by DaShan Thomas. The book covers of “Captain Robert Smalls: The Titan" by DaShan Thomas 🚢 (Abridged) And “Captain Robert Smalls: The Greatest Civil War Hero” (Unabridged) by DaShan Thomas. Words next to the book covers say "Multiple Ways to Purchase: * Buy Direct: CaptainSmalls.com *Signed Copies on Etsy! * Available on Amazon * Find us at your favorite bookstore * Request us at your local library!" Depiction of a poster that reads "Learn to Love to Learn:, and includes a visual representation of a young Robert Smalls on his way to Charleston. The image is a representation also of resources and Information for Schools About Captain Robert Smalls and the books “Captain Robert Smalls: The Titan; Book One of The Titan Abridged Series” by DaShan Thomas and “Captain Robert Smalls: The Greatest Civil War Hero; Book One of The Titan Unabridged Series” by DaShan Thomas. Words next to the poster say "Ideal for every curriculum or library"
August 8, 2025 at 3:17 AM
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#edusky #booksky #blackbooksky #blacksky

I wrote & illustrated a Graphic Novel about Robert Smalls!

“Captain Robert Smalls: The Greatest Civil War Hero" by DaShan Thomas🚢.

ISBN: 979-8-9873290-2-3

Buy Direct: CaptainSmalls.com

Book 2 Coming Soon! Better Get your copy of Book 1 Today!
A description of “Captain Robert Smalls: The Titan" by DaShan Thomas (Abridged) And “Captain Robert Smalls: The Greatest Civil War Hero” (Unabridged) by DaShan Thomas. An artistic depiction of Robert Smalls is on the left, and on the right are the words: "These Graphic Novels depict the true story of the life of Captain Robert Smalls. Robert Smalls, born and raised as an enslaved person, commandeered the steamer ship "Planter" with his crew and all of their families. They sailed to freedom, and then won several pivotal battles (both in the US Army and Navy) in the Civil War, which in turn won the freedom of all enslaved people in the United States. This is a great story of Black History and American History." Behind Robert Smalls and the words next to him are exciting explosions. The book covers of “Captain Robert Smalls: The Titan" by DaShan Thomas 🚢 (Abridged) And “Captain Robert Smalls: The Greatest Civil War Hero” (Unabridged) by DaShan Thomas. The book covers of “Captain Robert Smalls: The Titan" by DaShan Thomas 🚢 (Abridged) And “Captain Robert Smalls: The Greatest Civil War Hero” (Unabridged) by DaShan Thomas. Words next to the book covers say "Multiple Ways to Purchase: * Buy Direct: CaptainSmalls.com *Signed Copies on Etsy! * Available on Amazon * Find us at your favorite bookstore * Request us at your local library!" Depiction of a poster that reads "Learn to Love to Learn:, and includes a visual representation of a young Robert Smalls on his way to Charleston. The image is a representation also of resources and Information for Schools About Captain Robert Smalls and the books “Captain Robert Smalls: The Titan; Book One of The Titan Abridged Series” by DaShan Thomas and “Captain Robert Smalls: The Greatest Civil War Hero; Book One of The Titan Unabridged Series” by DaShan Thomas. Words next to the poster say "Ideal for every curriculum or library"
August 8, 2025 at 3:15 AM
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Christmas Plans?

"My Brother Santa: Great Granddaddy's Christmas Storytelling Magic"! (MyBrotherSanta.com ISBN: 979-8987329009)

Also see the Graphic Novel: "Captain Robert Smalls: The Greatest Civil War Hero." (CaptainSmalls.com ISBN: 979-8-9873290-2-3)
Headline reads: "Having A Christmas In August Celebration?" in white and candy red font over a green banner. In the background is a decorated Christmas Tree, with a bright red border just inside the edges of the image. The cover of "My Brother Santa: Great Granddaddy's Christmas Storytelling Magic" is beneath the banner, next to a closeup of the character of Black Santa. Next to these are the following words: "Don't forget My Brother Santa! The book that centers kindness, family and Black Santa in an adventure all the way from the South Side of Chicago to the North Pole." Beneath these, on the left, is the cover of "Captain Robert Smalls: The Greatest Civil War Hero." Next to the cover are the words "And be sure to check out Jelani, Great Granddaddy and all the Freeman Family Members from My Brother Santa in their new book: "Captain Robert Smalls: The Greatest Civil War Hero." Headline reads: "My Brother Santa: Great Granddaddy's Christmas Storytelling Magic" in white and candy red font over a green banner. In the background is a decorated Christmas Tree, with a bright red border just inside the edges of the image. A multiracial group of three elves dance together. Beneath them, is the sentence: "Is full of fun". Black Santa is in the middle, riding an ATV. His red cloak billows behind him. Beneath him is the word "Adventure" Mrs Santa Claus is on the right. Stars and snowflakes dot the sky behind her as she snaps magical sparks of light into existence. Beneath her reads "And Christmas Magic." At the bottom of this image reads: "MyBrotherSanta.com ISBN: 979-8987329009". In the background is a decorated Christmas Tree, with a bright red border just inside the edges of the image. On the left is a panel from the book "Captain Robert Smalls: The Greatest Civil War Hero." Captain Robert Smalls is standing on a staircase in a blue Union uniform, addressing a multiracial group of Union sailors who are cheering for him. Behind him on the staircase is a white union officer, and behind that officer appears to be fire in doorway. Text next to this panel reads: Captain Robert Smalls: The Greatest Civil War Hero is a Graphic Novel that depicts the true story of the life of Captain Robert Smalls. Robert Smalls, born and raised as an enslaved person, commandeered the steamer ship "Planter" with his crew and all of their families. They sailed to freedom, and then won several pivotal battles (both in the US Army and Navy) in the Civil War, which in turn won the freedom of all enslaved people in the United States. This is a great story of Black History and American History. CaptainSmalls.com ISBN: 979-8-9873290-2-3
August 6, 2025 at 2:36 PM
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Christmas Plans?

"My Brother Santa: Great Granddaddy's Christmas Storytelling Magic"! (MyBrotherSanta.com ISBN: 979-8987329009)

Also see the Graphic Novel: "Captain Robert Smalls: The Greatest Civil War Hero." (CaptainSmalls.com ISBN: 979-8-9873290-2-3)
Headline reads: "Having A Christmas In August Celebration?" in white and candy red font over a green banner. In the background is a decorated Christmas Tree, with a bright red border just inside the edges of the image. The cover of "My Brother Santa: Great Granddaddy's Christmas Storytelling Magic" is beneath the banner, next to a closeup of the character of Black Santa. Next to these are the following words: "Don't forget My Brother Santa! The book that centers kindness, family and Black Santa in an adventure all the way from the South Side of Chicago to the North Pole." Beneath these, on the left, is the cover of "Captain Robert Smalls: The Greatest Civil War Hero." Next to the cover are the words "And be sure to check out Jelani, Great Granddaddy and all the Freeman Family Members from My Brother Santa in their new book: "Captain Robert Smalls: The Greatest Civil War Hero." Headline reads: "My Brother Santa: Great Granddaddy's Christmas Storytelling Magic" in white and candy red font over a green banner. In the background is a decorated Christmas Tree, with a bright red border just inside the edges of the image. A multiracial group of three elves dance together. Beneath them, is the sentence: "Is full of fun". Black Santa is in the middle, riding an ATV. His red cloak billows behind him. Beneath him is the word "Adventure" Mrs Santa Claus is on the right. Stars and snowflakes dot the sky behind her as she snaps magical sparks of light into existence. Beneath her reads "And Christmas Magic." At the bottom of this image reads: "MyBrotherSanta.com ISBN: 979-8987329009". In the background is a decorated Christmas Tree, with a bright red border just inside the edges of the image. On the left is a panel from the book "Captain Robert Smalls: The Greatest Civil War Hero." Captain Robert Smalls is standing on a staircase in a blue Union uniform, addressing a multiracial group of Union sailors who are cheering for him. Behind him on the staircase is a white union officer, and behind that officer appears to be fire in doorway. Text next to this panel reads: Captain Robert Smalls: The Greatest Civil War Hero is a Graphic Novel that depicts the true story of the life of Captain Robert Smalls. Robert Smalls, born and raised as an enslaved person, commandeered the steamer ship "Planter" with his crew and all of their families. They sailed to freedom, and then won several pivotal battles (both in the US Army and Navy) in the Civil War, which in turn won the freedom of all enslaved people in the United States. This is a great story of Black History and American History. CaptainSmalls.com ISBN: 979-8-9873290-2-3
August 6, 2025 at 2:36 PM
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#edusky #booksky #blackbooksky #blacksky
Christmas Plans?

"My Brother Santa: Great Granddaddy's Christmas Storytelling Magic"! (MyBrotherSanta.com ISBN: 979-8987329009)

Also see the Graphic Novel: "Captain Robert Smalls: The Greatest Civil War Hero." (CaptainSmalls.com ISBN: 979-8-9873290-2-3)
Headline reads: "Having A Christmas In August Celebration?" in white and candy red font over a green banner. In the background is a decorated Christmas Tree, with a bright red border just inside the edges of the image. The cover of "My Brother Santa: Great Granddaddy's Christmas Storytelling Magic" is beneath the banner, next to a closeup of the character of Black Santa. Next to these are the following words: "Don't forget My Brother Santa! The book that centers kindness, family and Black Santa in an adventure all the way from the South Side of Chicago to the North Pole." Beneath these, on the left, is the cover of "Captain Robert Smalls: The Greatest Civil War Hero." Next to the cover are the words "And be sure to check out Jelani, Great Granddaddy and all the Freeman Family Members from My Brother Santa in their new book: "Captain Robert Smalls: The Greatest Civil War Hero." Headline reads: "My Brother Santa: Great Granddaddy's Christmas Storytelling Magic" in white and candy red font over a green banner. In the background is a decorated Christmas Tree, with a bright red border just inside the edges of the image. A multiracial group of three elves dance together. Beneath them, is the sentence: "Is full of fun". Black Santa is in the middle, riding an ATV. His red cloak billows behind him. Beneath him is the word "Adventure" Mrs Santa Claus is on the right. Stars and snowflakes dot the sky behind her as she snaps magical sparks of light into existence. Beneath her reads "And Christmas Magic." At the bottom of this image reads: "MyBrotherSanta.com ISBN: 979-8987329009". In the background is a decorated Christmas Tree, with a bright red border just inside the edges of the image. On the left is a panel from the book "Captain Robert Smalls: The Greatest Civil War Hero." Captain Robert Smalls is standing on a staircase in a blue Union uniform, addressing a multiracial group of Union sailors who are cheering for him. Behind him on the staircase is a white union officer, and behind that officer appears to be fire in doorway. Text next to this panel reads: Captain Robert Smalls: The Greatest Civil War Hero is a Graphic Novel that depicts the true story of the life of Captain Robert Smalls. Robert Smalls, born and raised as an enslaved person, commandeered the steamer ship "Planter" with his crew and all of their families. They sailed to freedom, and then won several pivotal battles (both in the US Army and Navy) in the Civil War, which in turn won the freedom of all enslaved people in the United States. This is a great story of Black History and American History. CaptainSmalls.com ISBN: 979-8-9873290-2-3
August 6, 2025 at 2:35 PM
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#edusky #booksky #blackbooksky #blacksky
Christmas Plans?

"My Brother Santa: Great Granddaddy's Christmas Storytelling Magic"! (MyBrotherSanta.com ISBN: 979-8987329009)

Also see the Graphic Novel: "Captain Robert Smalls: The Greatest Civil War Hero." (CaptainSmalls.com ISBN: 979-8-9873290-2-3)
Headline reads: "Having A Christmas In August Celebration?" in white and candy red font over a green banner. In the background is a decorated Christmas Tree, with a bright red border just inside the edges of the image. The cover of "My Brother Santa: Great Granddaddy's Christmas Storytelling Magic" is beneath the banner, next to a closeup of the character of Black Santa. Next to these are the following words: "Don't forget My Brother Santa! The book that centers kindness, family and Black Santa in an adventure all the way from the South Side of Chicago to the North Pole." Beneath these, on the left, is the cover of "Captain Robert Smalls: The Greatest Civil War Hero." Next to the cover are the words "And be sure to check out Jelani, Great Granddaddy and all the Freeman Family Members from My Brother Santa in their new book: "Captain Robert Smalls: The Greatest Civil War Hero." Headline reads: "My Brother Santa: Great Granddaddy's Christmas Storytelling Magic" in white and candy red font over a green banner. In the background is a decorated Christmas Tree, with a bright red border just inside the edges of the image. A multiracial group of three elves dance together. Beneath them, is the sentence: "Is full of fun". Black Santa is in the middle, riding an ATV. His red cloak billows behind him. Beneath him is the word "Adventure" Mrs Santa Claus is on the right. Stars and snowflakes dot the sky behind her as she snaps magical sparks of light into existence. Beneath her reads "And Christmas Magic." At the bottom of this image reads: "MyBrotherSanta.com ISBN: 979-8987329009". In the background is a decorated Christmas Tree, with a bright red border just inside the edges of the image. On the left is a panel from the book "Captain Robert Smalls: The Greatest Civil War Hero." Captain Robert Smalls is standing on a staircase in a blue Union uniform, addressing a multiracial group of Union sailors who are cheering for him. Behind him on the staircase is a white union officer, and behind that officer appears to be fire in doorway. Text next to this panel reads: Captain Robert Smalls: The Greatest Civil War Hero is a Graphic Novel that depicts the true story of the life of Captain Robert Smalls. Robert Smalls, born and raised as an enslaved person, commandeered the steamer ship "Planter" with his crew and all of their families. They sailed to freedom, and then won several pivotal battles (both in the US Army and Navy) in the Civil War, which in turn won the freedom of all enslaved people in the United States. This is a great story of Black History and American History. CaptainSmalls.com ISBN: 979-8-9873290-2-3
August 6, 2025 at 2:34 PM
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I wrote & illustrated a Graphic Novel about Robert Smalls!

“Captain Robert Smalls: The Greatest Civil War Hero" by DaShan Thomas🚢.

ISBN: 979-8-9873290-2-3

Buy Direct: CaptainSmalls.com

Book 2 Coming Soon! Better Get your copy of Book 1 Today!
A description of “Captain Robert Smalls: The Titan" by DaShan Thomas (Abridged) And “Captain Robert Smalls: The Greatest Civil War Hero” (Unabridged) by DaShan Thomas. An artistic depiction of Robert Smalls is on the left, and on the right are the words: "These Graphic Novels depict the true story of the life of Captain Robert Smalls. Robert Smalls, born and raised as an enslaved person, commandeered the steamer ship "Planter" with his crew and all of their families. They sailed to freedom, and then won several pivotal battles (both in the US Army and Navy) in the Civil War, which in turn won the freedom of all enslaved people in the United States. This is a great story of Black History and American History." Behind Robert Smalls and the words next to him are exciting explosions. The book covers of “Captain Robert Smalls: The Titan" by DaShan Thomas 🚢 (Abridged) And “Captain Robert Smalls: The Greatest Civil War Hero” (Unabridged) by DaShan Thomas. The book covers of “Captain Robert Smalls: The Titan" by DaShan Thomas 🚢 (Abridged) And “Captain Robert Smalls: The Greatest Civil War Hero” (Unabridged) by DaShan Thomas. Words next to the book covers say "Multiple Ways to Purchase: * Buy Direct: CaptainSmalls.com *Signed Copies on Etsy! * Available on Amazon * Find us at your favorite bookstore * Request us at your local library! Depiction of a poster that reads "Learn to Love to Learn:, and includes a visual representation of a young Robert Smalls on his way to Charleston. The image is a representation also of resources and Information for Schools About Captain Robert Smalls and the books “Captain Robert Smalls: The Titan; Book One of The Titan Abridged Series” by DaShan Thomas and “Captain Robert Smalls: The Greatest Civil War Hero; Book One of The Titan Unabridged Series” by DaShan Thomas. Words next to the poster say "Ideal for every curriculum or library"
August 6, 2025 at 2:34 PM
storytellingmagic.bsky.social
#edusky #booksky #blackbooksky #blacksky

I wrote & illustrated a Graphic Novel about Robert Smalls!

“Captain Robert Smalls: The Greatest Civil War Hero" by DaShan Thomas🚢.

ISBN: 979-8-9873290-2-3

Buy Direct: CaptainSmalls.com

Book 2 Coming Soon! Better Get your copy of Book 1 Today!
A description of “Captain Robert Smalls: The Titan" by DaShan Thomas (Abridged) And “Captain Robert Smalls: The Greatest Civil War Hero” (Unabridged) by DaShan Thomas. An artistic depiction of Robert Smalls is on the left, and on the right are the words: "These Graphic Novels depict the true story of the life of Captain Robert Smalls. Robert Smalls, born and raised as an enslaved person, commandeered the steamer ship "Planter" with his crew and all of their families. They sailed to freedom, and then won several pivotal battles (both in the US Army and Navy) in the Civil War, which in turn won the freedom of all enslaved people in the United States. This is a great story of Black History and American History." Behind Robert Smalls and the words next to him are exciting explosions. The book covers of “Captain Robert Smalls: The Titan" by DaShan Thomas 🚢 (Abridged) And “Captain Robert Smalls: The Greatest Civil War Hero” (Unabridged) by DaShan Thomas. The book covers of “Captain Robert Smalls: The Titan" by DaShan Thomas 🚢 (Abridged) And “Captain Robert Smalls: The Greatest Civil War Hero” (Unabridged) by DaShan Thomas. Words next to the book covers say "Multiple Ways to Purchase: * Buy Direct: CaptainSmalls.com *Signed Copies on Etsy! * Available on Amazon * Find us at your favorite bookstore * Request us at your local library!" Depiction of a poster that reads "Learn to Love to Learn:, and includes a visual representation of a young Robert Smalls on his way to Charleston. The image is a representation also of resources and Information for Schools About Captain Robert Smalls and the books “Captain Robert Smalls: The Titan; Book One of The Titan Abridged Series” by DaShan Thomas and “Captain Robert Smalls: The Greatest Civil War Hero; Book One of The Titan Unabridged Series” by DaShan Thomas. Words next to the poster say "Ideal for every curriculum or library"
August 6, 2025 at 2:33 PM