Protecting a Dream: The Life and Legacy of Chief Bill Logan and His Historic Moments with Dr. King, is launching with a celebration you won’t want to miss!
A moving true story about legacy, leadership, and love, Protecting a Dream invites young readers to discover how courage, character, and community can change lives – and why protecting a dream matters just as much as having one.
Through rich illustrations, engaging storytelling, and powerful history, children learn how Chief William “Bill” Logan Jr. rose from humble beginnings in Evanston’s Fifth Ward to become the city’s first Black police chief. Along the way, they’ll discover the pivotal moments when he helped protect Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and how he went on to help build community organizations that still serve families today.
At a time when many children are struggling with identity, belonging, hope, and resilience, Protecting a Dream offers healing through truth-telling and purpose. More than a biography, it is both a tribute and a call to action—encouraging young people to become Dream Protectors: courageous, resilient, and guided by justice, faith, and love.
COME CELEBRATE with LIVE MUSIC & FAMILY FUN!
• Live jazz
• Drumming by SOUL Creations
• Intergenerational scavenger hunt
• Raffle giveaways
• Meet the author
• Get your signed copy & exclusive gear
Ideal for ages 8–14 (grades 4–8)
Join us in protecting the dreams of the next generation!
A moving true story about legacy, leadership, and love, Protecting a Dream invites young readers to discover how courage, character, and community can change lives – and why protecting a dream matters just as much as having one.
Through rich illustrations, engaging storytelling, and powerful history, children learn how Chief William “Bill” Logan Jr. rose from humble beginnings in Evanston’s Fifth Ward to become the city’s first Black police chief. Along the way, they’ll discover the pivotal moments when he helped protect Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and how he went on to help build community organizations that still serve families today.
At a time when many children are struggling with identity, belonging, hope, and resilience, Protecting a Dream offers healing through truth-telling and purpose. More than a biography, it is both a tribute and a call to action—encouraging young people to become Dream Protectors: courageous, resilient, and guided by justice, faith, and love.
COME CELEBRATE with LIVE MUSIC & FAMILY FUN!
• Live jazz
• Drumming by SOUL Creations
• Intergenerational scavenger hunt
• Raffle giveaways
• Meet the author
• Get your signed copy & exclusive gear
Ideal for ages 8–14 (grades 4–8)
Join us in protecting the dreams of the next generation!