A fictionalized account of how in 1849 a Virginia slave, Henry "Box" Brown, escapes to freedom by shipping himself in a wooden crate from Richmond to Philadelphia.
Ellen Levine Books
This author primarily crafts nonfiction for young readers, drawn by the opportunity to get behind the scenes of a story and discover new things and people, even those from centuries past. Her award-winning work often delves into the hidden aspects of history and society. Drawing from a rich background in law, education, and media, she brings a unique perspective to her writing. Through her books, she encourages readers to think more deeply and understand the world around them.
If You Traveled West in a Covered Wagon
- 80 pages
- 3 hours of reading
Answers questions about what it was like to travel to the Oregon Territory by covered wagon, crossing rivers, mountains, and prairie.
Southern Blacks who were young and involved in the civil rights movement during the 1950s and 1960s describe their experiences
