Recommendations for Children's Lit:

One book that, after reading, I highly recommend everyone read is "Henry's Freedom Box." This book, by Ellen Levine, illistrations by Kadir Nelson, is full of amazing drawings that really enhance the story. It is not only multicultural, but has a strong historical theme too. Henry is a slave who is separated from his family when his owner sells him. He is again separated from his family years later when his wife and children are sold to a different plantation far away. He is crushed, and this story really helps show the need he feels for family. This story of the underground rail road gives a history and understanding of some of what slaves went through. I would recommend this book to teachers and parents alike.