"I am not a slave anymore. I am free."
This story is a powerful way to teach about slavery, freedom, and courage. Students can create a timeline of the Underground Railroad or write letters imagining what life was like for Henry Brown.
This story is a powerful way to teach about slavery, freedom, and courage. Students can create a timeline of the Underground Railroad or write letters imagining what life was like for Henry Brown.
pickThis book tells the remarkable story of Henry "Box" Brown, an enslaved man who escaped to freedom by mailing himself in a wooden crate. His journey to freedom is inspiring and highlights the dangers of slavery.
“All enslaved people in America were soon given their freedom.“
This book shares an amazing story of American history. This could help educators open discussions for race and equality.
pickThis book is beautifully written and has amazing illustrations. The layout of this book is very thoughtful and easy to read for children. This is wonderful to teach young children about a courageous women.
Another powerful quote from "Henry's Freedom Box" is:
“I will not be a slave. I will be free.”
