Henry’s Freedom Box was written by Ellen Levine and illustrated by Kadir Nelson in 2007 and received the Caldecott Honor in 2008. This story is a true one about a man who lost his family as a slave. When his family was taken away he escaped his captors by mailing himself to freedom in a big wooden box.
I feel this book should be in every school library because not only does it have wonderful illustrations, it is an outstanding true story of courage and ingenuity! I always enjoy reading about the dominant group who assumes they are dominant in every way and are outsmarted in the end. Henry Brown is a hero to his people. His life and his story should be celebrated by children everywhere. I highly recommend this inspiring story!
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