by Shane W. Evans
Evans, S. W. (2011). Underground: finding the light to freedom. New York: Roaring Brook Press.
In the dark of the night, a family escapes slavery. They move stealthily; running, crawling, and resting as needed. They must trust those they don't know even though they are afraid...until they reach freedom.
Using only forty-nine words, Shane W. Evans conveys what it was like to escape slavery through the Underground Railroad. Though few, his words in harmony with his illustrations speak volumes. For example, two simple words, "the escape," and the picture of a father (with eyes on the house and finger to lips), mother (with eyes on her son), and son (with eyes on his mom) show the family relationship, fear, time of the night, and risk factors (person in the background, light on in the house) involved. What an outstanding picture book for young children to read in order to understand the Underground Railroad, slavery, and history! In addition, the author's note at the end is a beautiful tribute to freedom and those who help others find it.
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Animated reading of Underground: Finding the Light to Freedom and a message from author, Shane W. Evans: http://shaneevans.com/underground/
Information about other civil rights' heroes:
Harriet Tubman - https://www.biography.com/people/harriet-tubman-9511430
Sojourner Truth - https://www.biography.com/video/sojourner-truth-mini-biography-11191875531
Fredrick Douglass - https://www.biography.com/people/frederick-douglass-9278324
More about the True Light Resource Center: https://www.truelightfrc.org/
In the dark of the night, a family escapes slavery. They move stealthily; running, crawling, and resting as needed. They must trust those they don't know even though they are afraid...until they reach freedom.
Using only forty-nine words, Shane W. Evans conveys what it was like to escape slavery through the Underground Railroad. Though few, his words in harmony with his illustrations speak volumes. For example, two simple words, "the escape," and the picture of a father (with eyes on the house and finger to lips), mother (with eyes on her son), and son (with eyes on his mom) show the family relationship, fear, time of the night, and risk factors (person in the background, light on in the house) involved. What an outstanding picture book for young children to read in order to understand the Underground Railroad, slavery, and history! In addition, the author's note at the end is a beautiful tribute to freedom and those who help others find it.
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Animated reading of Underground: Finding the Light to Freedom and a message from author, Shane W. Evans: http://shaneevans.com/underground/
Information about other civil rights' heroes:
Harriet Tubman - https://www.biography.com/people/harriet-tubman-9511430
Sojourner Truth - https://www.biography.com/video/sojourner-truth-mini-biography-11191875531
Fredrick Douglass - https://www.biography.com/people/frederick-douglass-9278324
More about the True Light Resource Center: https://www.truelightfrc.org/
