Freedom’s School

Freedom’s School

by Lesa Cline-Ransome

When Lizzie’s parents are granted their freedom from slavery, Mama says its time for Lizzie and her brother Paul to go to a real school–a new one, built just for them. Lizzie can’t wait. The scraps of learning she has picked up here and there have just made her hungry for more.

The walk to school is long. Some days it’s rainy, or windy, or freezing cold. Sometimes there are dangers lurking along the way, like angry white folks with rocks, or mysterious men on horseback. The schoolhouse is still unpainted, and its very plain, but Lizzie has never seen a prettier sight. Except for maybe the teacher, Mizz Howard, who has brown skin, just like her.

They’ve finally made it to Freedom’s School. But will it be strong enough to stand forever?


Ages: 6-8
Illustrated by: James E. Ransome
ISBN: 9781423161035
Price: $17.99
Published by: Disney Publishing Worldwide

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