William Still and His Freedom Stories: The Father of the Underground Railroad
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From award-winning author-illustrator Don Tate comes a remarkable picture book biography of William Still, known as Father of the Underground Railroad.
William Still's parents escaped slavery but had to leave two of their children behind, a tragedy that haunted the family. As a young man, William went to work for the Pennsylvania Anti-Slavery Society, where he raised money, planned rescues, and helped freedom seekers who had traveled north. One day, a strangely familiar man came into William's office, searching for information about his long-lost family. Could it be?
Motivated by his own family's experience, William Still began collecting the stories of thousands of other freedom seekers. As a result, he was able to reunite other families and build a remarkable source of information, including encounters with Harriet Tubman, Henry "Box" Brown, and William and Ellen Craft.
Award-winning author-illustrator Don Tate brings to life the incredible, true story of William Still, a man who dedicated his life to recording the stories of enslaved people fleeing to freedom. Tate's powerful words and artwork are sure to inspire young readers in this first-ever picture book biography of the Father of the Underground Railroad.
Product details
- Publisher : Peachtree (October 3, 2023)
- Language : English
- Paperback : 40 pages
- ISBN-10 : 1682636313
- ISBN-13 : 978-1682636312
- Reading age : 6 - 9 years
- Lexile measure : 610L
- Grade level : 1 - 4
- Item Weight : 2.31 pounds
- Dimensions : 10.98 x 0.15 x 9.72 inches