Another powerful quote from "Henry's Freedom Box" is:
“I will not be a slave. I will be free.”
Another powerful quote from "Henry's Freedom Box" is:
“I will not be a slave. I will be free.”
I would use this book for introducing children to the history of slavery and the Underground Railroad. Children can relate to Henry and be inspired by his ambition and courage.
pickHistorical Fiction
Published 2007
This book is about the true story of Henry Brown, a man who escaped from slavery. It provides an accurate depiction of the realities of slavery and the risks faced by those seeking freedom. The story encourages critical thinking about freedom and justice, making it a valuable tool for classroom discussions and provides a foundation for understanding the ongoing struggles for civil rights.
You could use this book to help students understand the significance of slavery. This could be an introduction read aloud to a unit. This could be paired with many writing prompts.
pickWeek 9: Historical Fiction! Super sad story about a slave. The illustrations bring many emotions. This book could be used to help student understand what slavery was like in the past. Published 2017.
“Henry felt like a bird trapped in a cage. He wriggled and turned, but he could not get free.“ This is such a great quote that represented the way he felt being a slave.
I would use this book in my classroom to teach about slavery and maybe make predictions about how he would become free.
pickHenry's Freedom Box by Ellen Levine was published in 2007 and is a historical fiction book. This book is a true story about Henry being a slave and being forced to do work without pay. He ended up actually mailing himself to freedom in a box. I love this book.
