Seeking Freedom: The Untold Story of Fortress Monroe and the Ending of Slavery in America - Hardcover
by Selene Castrovilla (Author), E. B. Lewis (Illustrator)
In this dramatic Civil War story, a courageous enslaved fugitive teams with a cunning Union general to save a Union fort from the Confederates-and triggers the end of slavery in the United States. This is the first children's nonfiction book about a Black unsung hero who remains relevant today and to the Black Lives Matter movement.
On the night Virginia secedes from the Union, three enslaved men approach Fortress Monroe. Knowing that Virginia's secession meant they would be separated from their families and sent farther south to work for the Confederacy, the men decided to plead for sanctuary. And they were in luck.
Selene Castrovilla is an award-winning nonfiction and fiction author who holds an MFA in creative writing from The New School and a BA in English from New York University. Her other titles with Calkins Creek include REVOLUTIONARY FRIENDS and REVOLUTIONARY ROGUES.
E. B. Lewis is award-winning illustrator and fine artist, who has illustrated over 70 books for children, including THE OTHER SIDE by Jacqueline Woodson, PREACHING TO THE CHICKENS by Jabari Asim, and THE SECRET WORLD OF WALTER ANDERSON by Hester Bass. Lewis attended the Temple University Tyler School of Art where he majored in graphic design, illustration and art education. After graduating, he taught art in public schools for twelve years. Presently, E.B. teaches at the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts.At the heart of every product lies a unique story, driven by our passion for quality and innovation. Each item enhances your everyday life and sparks joy.