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 Book order
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.
- 2017
- 2003
Creativity is portrayed as an internal fire that fuels a sense of aliveness and vitality within individuals. Ellen Levine combines theoretical insights from psychoanalytic literature with practical clinical experiences as a child psychotherapist and expressive artist. The second edition features a new Introduction, enhancing the exploration of this dynamic concept and its impact on personal development.
- 1993
Southern Blacks who were young and involved in the civil rights movement during the 1950s and 1960s describe their experiences
- 1992
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.
