William Still and His Freedom Stories: The Father of the Underground Railroad (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781561459353)

From award-winning author-illustrator Don Tate comes a remarkable picture book biography of William Still, known as Father of the Underground Railroad.

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.

Author: Don Tate
ISBN-10: 1561459356
ISBN-13: 9781561459353
Publisher: Peachtree Publishers
Language: English
Published: 11/03/2020
Pages: 40
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.15lbs
Size: 9.90h x 11.10w x 0.50d

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 4
Point Value: 0.5
Interest Level: Lower Grade
Quiz #/Name: 509705 / William Still and His Freedom Stories: The Father of the Underground Railroad

Award: Golden Kite - Winner

Review Citation(s):
School Library Journal 10/01/2020 pg. 96
Kirkus Reviews 10/15/2020
Publishers Weekly 11/16/2020
Booklist 11/01/2020 pg. 50
Shelf Awareness 12/04/2020
Kirkus Reviews 12/01/2020 pg. 227
Horn Book Magazine 01/01/2021 pg. 137
Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2021 - Superior,Well Above Average