William Still and His Freedom Stories: The Father of the Underground Railroad

William Still and His Freedom Stories: The Father of the Underground RailroadFrom Ezra Jack Keats Award winning author illustrator Don Tate comes a remarkable picture book biography of William Still, known as Father of the Underground Railroad. Essential for black history collections. ? Brings deserved attention to the life of a man who dedicated himself to recording the lives of others. ? Kirkus Reviews, STARRED REVIEW ? An illuminating picture book biography of a lesser known hero. Publishers Weekly, STARRED REVIEW ?

and finding a unique voice and purpose

a tribute to Black joy

teased by bullies

Milkman Dead was born shortly after a neighborhood eccentric hurled himself off a rooftop in a vain attempt at flight

but not as heavy—ones everyone can carry

Kristen Bell and Benjamin Hart have created a hilarious and joyous read-aloud that offers a wonderful message about embracing the things that bring us together as humans

our favorite curmudgeonly bear shares his home with not only his four geese

Karuna Riazi crafts a tender coming-of-age story about friendship

Perfect for fans of School Trip

And when Union soldiers arrive on their Texas plantation to announce that slaves have been declared free for nearly two years

he doesn’t tell them that he went for a walk with chalk in his pocket to cover a nearby street with his art

Like his hero