NEW YORK, NY — (June 8, 2026) — Sanguine Bridges Publishing announces a new unabridged audiobook adaptation of Soloman Northup’s 12 Years a Slave, narrated by acclaimed performer Dion Graham.
Adapted and unabridged from the 1853 first pressing, this production preserves Northup’s autobiographical account of his kidnapping, enslavement, trial, and return to freedom. The audiobook also includes renditions of music featured in the original publication, offering listeners a deeper connection to the historical text as it first appeared.
Solomon Northup was born free in Saratoga Springs, New York, in 1808. In 1841, he was kidnapped and forced into slavery for twelve years. With the help of his family and abolitionists, Northup was ultimately able to regain his freedom. His story was heard in court and covered by The New York Times in 1853, before being published as the firsthand narrative known as 12 Years a Slave.
In this new audiobook production, Dion Graham brings Northup’s words to listeners with the depth, restraint, and emotional clarity the material demands. As a New Yorker himself, Graham has a long history of narrating works rooted in American history, civil rights, biography, and lived experience.
“Sanguine Bridges Publishing is proud to present this definitive audiobook version of Northup’s narrative,” said Jason Hatfield, Founder and Executive Producer of Sanguine Bridges Publishing. “Our source material was pulled from the first pressing of the book in 1853, written by the person who lived it. Read by one of the most accomplished narrators of our time, this production helps bring Solomon Northup’s powerful words to a new generation.”
The audiobook reflects Sanguine Bridges Publishing’s commitment to high-quality adaptations, thoughtful casting, and historically significant storytelling. By returning to the original 1853 source material, the production invites listeners to experience Northup’s account as both a historical document and a deeply human testimony.
Listen to a clip of 12 Years a Slave, narrated by Dion Graham.
Audiobook Details
12 YEARS A SLAVE
By: Solomon Northup
Read by: Dion Graham
Published by: Sanguine Bridges Publishing
ISBN: 9798228822283
On Sale: February 1, 2026
Publicity Contact:
Jason Hatfield
Sanguine Bridges Publishing
jason@sanguinebridges.com
646-468-4771
About Sanguine Bridges Publishing:
Sanguine Bridges Publishing is a boutique audiobook publisher built for authors, narrators, and performers who want more than a traditional production deal. We create high-quality audiobook adaptations through selective creative partnerships, exceptional production, and shared ownership of the finished audiobook. Thank you for your consideration and support.