Article: Journey of discovery: new books explore African American triumphs.(Black History Month 2007)(Bibliography)

In celebration of Black History Month, we offer titles that represent the diversity and richness of African American culture and the strides made over time.

Henry's Freedom Box: A True Story by Ellen Levine Illustrated by Kadir Nelson Scholastic Press, January 2007 $16.99, ISBN 0-439-77733-X Ages 4-8

Levine recounts the amazing story of Henry "Box" Brown, who was so determined to obtain his freedom that he hides himself in a cramped wooden crate and mails himself North. Children and adults will be captivated by Henry's harrowing journey and his will to survive; the story is enhanced by Nelson's glorious paintings.

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