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Seeking Freedom: The Untold Story of Fortress Monroe and the Ending of Slavery in America


School year: Year 3, Year 4, Year 5, Year 6

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No. of pages 40

Published: 2022

Great for age 3-11 years

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"Seeking Freedom: The Untold Story of Fortress Monroe and the Ending of Slavery in America" by E.B. Lewis explores the pivotal role of Fortress Monroe during the Civil War as a sanctuary for enslaved people escaping bondage. This powerful narrative highlights the interactions between Union soldiers and freedom-seekers, focusing on the courage of individuals who made desperate bids for liberty. The book sheds light on the lesser-known history of how Fortress Monroe became a symbol of hope and a site of significant change, ultimately contributing to the broader movement toward the abolition of slavery in the United States. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

 

This book is aimed at children at US 2nd grade-5th grade.

This book has been graded for interest at 7-10 years.

There are 40 pages in this book.

This is a picture book. A picture book uses pictures and text to tell the story. The number of words varies from zero ('wordless') to around 1k over 32 pages. Picture books are typically aimed at young readers (age 3-6) but can also be aimed at older children (7+).

This book was published in 2022 by Astra Publishing House .

Dianna Hutts Aston is the author of several picture books. She lives in Texas with her husband and two children. E. B. Lewis has illustrated more than 30 books and is a former winner of the Coretta Scott King Medal. He lives in New Jersey, USA. Selene Castrovilla is a novelist and nonfiction author. She holds an MFA in creative writing from New School University and a BA in English from New York University. She lives on Long Island with her two sons.