Bookmark The Night Was Dark text Literature The Night Was Dark In this story, Elizabeth and her family escape their plantation in the middle of the night with help from Harriet Tubman. by Jarah Botello Grade Level 3-5 Topic Slavery Subject History Social Justice Domain Identity Justice Action
Bookmark Frederick Douglass text Literature Frederick Douglass This biography tells the story of Frederick Douglass’ escape from slavery and how he became one of the most important voices of his time and ours. by Barbara Spindel Grade Level 3-5 Topic Slavery Subject History Social Justice Domain Justice Action
Bookmark John Brown’s Body text Literature John Brown’s Body In this story, a young boy learns the history behind the abolitionist song “John Brown’s Body.” by Alice Pettway Grade Level 3-5 Topic Slavery Subject History Social Justice Domain Justice Action
Bookmark The Gullah People Are Trying to Preserve Their Culture text Literature The Gullah People Are Trying to Preserve Their Culture This story tells the history of Gullah people in Georgia and South Carolina who continue to fight to preserve their land and culture. by Alice Pettway Grade Level 3-5 Topic Slavery Subject History Geography Social Justice Domain Diversity Justice Action
Bookmark Literacy as Resistance text Visual Literacy as Resistance This image group features portraits of Frederick Douglass, Phillis Wheatley and Olaudah Equiano, who all learned to read and write while they were enslaved. Each used their gifts to help end slavery. by Various Grade Level 3-5 6-8 9-12 Topic Slavery Subject History Social Justice Domain Identity Diversity Justice
Bookmark Thomas H. text Literature Thomas H. Thomas was born into slavery and lived a harsh life, but he was finally able to escape and reunite with his family. by Lauryn Mascareñaz Grade Level 3-5 6-8 Topic Slavery Subject History Social Justice Domain Identity Justice Action
Bookmark William Wells Brown text Literature William Wells Brown William Wells Brown was born into slavery and later escaped to become one of the foremost supporters of abolition. by Lauryn Mascareñaz Grade Level 3-5 6-8 Topic Slavery Subject History Social Justice Domain Identity Diversity Justice Action
Bookmark Patty and Abigail text Literature Patty and Abigail Patty, a young enslaved girl, shares some insight about life on a South Carolina plantation. by Madison Clark Grade Level 3-5 6-8 Topic Slavery Race & Ethnicity Class Subject History Social Justice Domain Identity Diversity Justice Action
Bookmark Nat Turner, Freedom Fighter text Literature Nat Turner, Freedom Fighter Nat Turner was an American freedom fighter who led one of history’s most successful revolts by enslaved people in Southampton County, VA. by Dorothy H. Price Grade Level 3-5 Topic Slavery Subject History Social Justice Domain Identity Diversity Justice Action
Bookmark Meet Frederick Douglass text Literature Meet Frederick Douglass Frederick Douglass made an amazing journey from slavery to freedom. Once free, Douglass committed his life to fighting for the freedom of others. by Julia Delacroix Grade Level K-2 3-5 Topic Slavery Subject History Social Justice Domain Identity Diversity Justice Action