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 | Crossing Bok Chitto Ref: 483
by Tim Tinlge
illustrated by Jeanne Rorex Bridges
A fascinating account of how a Native American nation, the Choctaws, helped their neighbours, African American slaves, to cross the river Bok Chitto to freedom. A wonderful story of courage, spirit and friendship. Age 7+, American Import Hardback 38pp
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Henry's Freedom Box Ref: 866
by Ellen Levine
illustrated by Kadir Nelson
Henry 'Box' Brown was one of the Underground Railroad's most famous runaways. A powerful retelling of this extraordinary true story of bravery and ingenuity. Stunning illustrations. Age 6-9, American Import Hardback 38pp
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 | If You Travelled on the Underground Railroad Ref: 694
by Ellen Levine
illustrated by Larry Johnson
A detailed, fast-paced slice of Black History which, uniquely, gets the reader to imagine what life would be like as one of the enslaved in 19th century America. Age 7-10, American Import Paperback 58pp
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The Life of Mary Prince Ref: 1023
by students from Plant Hill Arts College, Manchester
A glorious hero from the abolitionist movement. Mary Prince, born into slavery in the Caribbean in 1788 arrives in London in 1828 to create her groundbreaking autobiography-the first account of a Black woman to be published in Britain. Age 9-12, Paperback 32pp
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 | A Nest of Vipers Ref: 684
by Catherine Johnson
18th Century London, Enslavement, Crime, Punishment- and a band of fraudsters. An evocative blend of historical and political detail lend added intrigue to this superb escapade. Age 9+, Paperback 207pp
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Only Passing Through Ref: 485
by Anne Rokwell
illustrated by R. Gregory Christie
This award-winning story follows the life of 9-year-old Isabella who becomes the legendary Sojourner Truth. Age 8-12
American Import, Paperback
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 | The People Could Fly (+ Story CD) Ref: 795
by Virginia Hamilton
illustrated by Leo & Diane Dillon
A wonderful, magical Black American folktale, believed to have originated in the minds- and imaginations- of the enslaved. Now in picture book format with a stunning story CD. Moving and truly extraordinary. Age 7-adult, American Import Hardback + CD 30pp
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Sweet Clara and the Freedom Quilt Ref: 486
by Deborah Hopkinson
illustrated by James Ransom
Clara patiently gathers information and scraps of material to stitch a quilt which will show the road to freedom from slavery. Age 7-14 32pp Paperback American Import
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 | Sojourner Truth Ref: 487
by John Malam
A detailed but simple biography that explores the life of this well known Anti-Slavery and equal rights campaigner. Age 7-10 Paperback 22pp
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To Be a Slave Ref: 488
by Julis Lester
illustrated by Tom Feelings
An invaluable anthology of eloquent personal testimonies by those who suffered the brutality of slavery firsthand. Indispensable. A Newberry Honor Book. Age 10+ American Import Paperback 153pp
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 | The Village that Vanished Ref: 490
by Ann Grifalconi
illustrated by Kadir Nelson
How can the villagers escape the slavers? Featuring a mother and daughter, this story is told in the style of an African folk teller reflecting on the way oral history was passed down. A magnificent book. Age 7-10 Paperback 26pp
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Who Was Harriet Tubman? Ref: 587
by Yona Zeldis McDonough
illustrated by Nancy Harrison
She risked her life to help enslaved people. She nursed soldiers during the civil war. She spied for the Union Army. She was a hero. Age 7-11, American Import Paperback 106pp
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