Moving! This is an inspiringīut would be ideal for units on slavery and the Underground Railroad. Later in his life.) Illustrator Kadir Nelson has truly captured the humanity andĮmotions of the characters. Shares what happened to Henry 'Box' Brown Man who escaped slavery by mailing himself to freedom inside a wooden More magical is that it's loosely based on the true story of a
Thought-provoking, and stunningly illustrated story. With the idea of mailing himself to freedom in the north. After he is separated from his familyįor the second time (once as a son, once as a father), Henry comes up
Young boy who grows into a man under the harsh conditions of slavery,Īll the time yearning to be free. Henry's Freedom Box tells the true story of Henry, a We can discuss how they would feel to not be able to know when their birthday was.Henry's Freedom Box: A True Story from the Underground Railroadīy Ellen Levine illustrated by Kadir Nelson As a class we can talk about their feelings on slavery and why they think it was right or wrong.3. While studying slavery in history class this would be a great book to read and show the children that slavery was life changing.2. I am glad that slavery is behind us and we have grown together as a nation to never bring it back.Classroom Extension Ideas: 1. It's no wonder it received a Caldecott Award. The story with the realistic pictures just makes it all work together. I feel like I was in the story cheering Henry on. This is the day Henry considers his birthday.Personal Reflection:This story just touched my heart. Henry's plan is successful and the day he arrives in Pennsylvania is the day Henry officially becomes free. With help Henry comes up with a plan to mail himself to a place where slavery was not allowed. His wife and kids are later sold and he decides to escape. As Henry gets older he is allowed to marry another slave, in which he starts a family with her. Henry is a hard worker who is later sold to another master. Henry, like most slaves will never know their true birthday. Summary:This story starts out with a slave boy named Henry who wishes to be free.
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