Black History Children Book Reviews Schedule Announced

Travel back into time through intriguing black history children books. I invite you on this journey through my weekly book review feature. Stop by for a spell and leave a comment if you are so inclined on your children book recommendations. I look forward to your visit:

Friday, April 23rd:
If you Lived When There was Slavery in America by Anne Kamma and illustrated by Pamela Johnson

Friday, April 30th:
America's Black Founders ~ Revolutionary Heroes and Early Leaders by Nancy I. Sanders

Friday, May 7th:
Under the Night Quilt by Deborah Hopkinson and illustrated by James E. Ransome

Friday, May 14th:
Henry's Freedom Box by Ellen Levine and Illustrated by Kadir Nelson

Friday, May 21st:
D is for Drinking Gourd ~ An African American Alphabet by Nancy I. Sanders and Illustrated by E.B. Lewis

Friday, May 28th:
January's Sparrow by Patricia Polacco







Thank you for your interest.

The Underground Railroad Living Museum

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The mission statement of The Underground Railroad Living Museum is short and to the point. Many times the less words the more profound the statement:

"Capture and sustain the national Legacy of the Underground Railroad for researchers, educators, non profit organizations and their constituencies."

The Underground Railroad Living Museum program provides:

• Facts about the Underground Railroad
• Information on the Flight to Freedom Program Tour
• Program Partners
• UGRR Summer Camp and its curriculum.
• Virtual tour of several historic Escape Routes!
• Monthly newsletter

Visit http://www.the-ugrr.org/index.asp today and learn all this comprehensive organization has to offer.

Hubbard House Underground Railroad Museum

The Ohio Valley is well known as a major location on the Underground Railroad. Present time efforts to register, renovate, and maintain these locations for modern times is essential in keeping the history alive.

The Hubbard House Underground Railroad Museum is one of these locations. As stated on the website:

"Located in historic Ashtabula Harbor, Ohio, Hubbard House overlooks the south shore of Lake Erie and is an easy one-hour drive from Cleveland and Youngstown, Ohio, and Erie, Pennsylvania.

The home is an excellent example of life in the Connecticut Western Reserve in the middle third of the 19th century. There are three distinct features of the Hubbard House: the circa 1841 home of William and Catharine Hubbard on the first floor, the Underground Railroad exhibit area on the second floor; and the Civil War and Americana exhibit area in the basement."
 
Visit http://www.hubbardhouseugrrmuseum.org/index.htm and transport yourself into the past and learn about the lives of William and Catharine Hubbard.
 
 

The Haines House ~ An Underground Railroad Site

The rich history of the Haines House as a key stop on the Underground Railroad beginning around 1853. Active Abolitionists, Jonathan Ridgeway Haines and Sarah Grant Haines were the owners of this particular farmhouse located on now what is known as State Route 183. The restoration efforts by the Alliance Area Preservation Society is a true testament of this fascinating time in history.

Visit http://www.haineshouse.org/index.html to learn more about the continuing restoration efforts and museum hours.

Book Review: Barefoot ~ Escape on the Underground Railroad

Title: Barefoot ~ Escape on the Underground Railroad

Written by: Pamela Duncan Edwards

Illustrator: Henry Cole

Soft cover: 32 pages

Ages: 5-9

Publisher: Harper Collins Publisher
ISBN: 978-006-4435-192

Published: December 1998

Price: $6.99

Observing and understanding nature’s signs proved to be instrumental in a runaway slave’s quest for freedom. The weather did not always cooperate, especially when the moon would be hidden by clouds. The darkness blanketed the pathway to freedom. One could not panic. It was essential to remain calm and alert to the animal sounds, along with the common human signs to ensure safe passage.

Barefoot’s journey though the darkness guided by unusual assistance will have your heart pounding and your mouth dry in anticipation of the two sides of the scale, freedom or capture. Which shall prevail? Immerse yourself in Barefoot ~ Escape on the Underground Railroad and you will soon find out.

The expert flow of this unique story of the Underground Railroad paired with the mesmerizing illustrations will leave you breathless.

Visit the enchanting world of author, Pamela Duncan Edwards at http://www.pameladuncanedwards.net/  









Visit the colorful world of illustrator, Henry Cole at http://www.henrycole.net/