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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.
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Release date
July 7, 2020 -
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Kindle Book
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OverDrive Read
- ISBN: 9781682632772
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PDF ebook
- ISBN: 9781682632772
- File size: 154943 KB
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Languages
- English
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Levels
- ATOS Level: 4
- Lexile® Measure: 610
- Interest Level: K-3(LG)
- Text Difficulty: 2-3
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