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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.

Historical 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.

This is a wordless book.

I would use this book when discussing slavery.

Historical fiction - published in 2012. A farm girl discovers an escaped slave hiding in the barn. Overcoming her initial fear, she silently hides food from the family dinner table to take to the man or woman (we never discover). The family is wordless too, when the soldiers arrive with offers of a reward, but leave empty handed.

“Henry twisted tobacco leaves. His heart twisted in his chest.”

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.

Week 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.