Philip Reid Saves the Statue of Freedom
School year: Year 4, Year 5, Year 6, Year 7
Published: 2014
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"Philip Reid Saves the Statue of Freedom" by Steven Sellers Lapham tells the story of Philip Reid, an enslaved man tasked with the monumental job of crafting the Statue of Freedom for the U.S. Capitol dome. Set against the backdrop of the tumultuous period leading up to the Civil War, Reid exemplifies resilience and courage as he navigates the challenges of his situation. The narrative follows his journey as he strives for freedom while battling social injustices and his own identity. Ultimately, it’s a tale of hope and determination, highlighting an important piece of American history that often goes untold. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book is aimed at children at US 3rd grade-6th grade.
This book has been graded for interest at 4-7 years.
This book was published in 2014 by Sleeping Bear Press .
J. Patrick Lewis is the Poetry Foundation's 2011-2013 Children's Poet Laureate. He is the award-winning author of more than 75 books for young people and lives in Westerville, Ohio. R. Gregory Christie lives in Brooklyn, New York.