Freedom River

Freedom River

Illustrated by Bryan Collier;
Hyperion Books, 2000.

Awards

  • Coretta Scott King Honor Book
  • ALA Notable Children's Book
  • Maryland Black-Eyed Susan Nominee


“This strikingly beautiful picture book relates the true story of John Parker, an African-American business man, who bought his own freedom and helped others to gain theirs.” School Library Journal

“A model of excellence in picture book making. Rappaport recounts one incident in the life of a brave conductor in the Underground Railroad in tones that echo a family tale being passed down.” Kirkus Reviews


Underground Railroad, slave resistance, black history, John Parker
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Freedom Ship • Nobody Gonna Turn Me 'Round • United No More! • The School Is Not White
John's Secret Dreams • The Secret Seder • In The Promised Land • Free At Last!
Victory or Death • We Are the Many • No More! •  Martin's Big Words •  Freedom River 
Dirt on Their Skirts • Escape from Slavery • Boston Coffee Party • Be the Judge/Be the Jury

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