William Still and His Freedom Stories

Name: William Still and His Freedom Stories
Brand: Dreamscape Media
Availability: InStock
Author: Don Tate
ISBN: 9781666538182

Author: Don Tate

Narrator: Adam Lazarre-White

Unabridged: 32 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Dreamscape Media

Published: 06/07/2021

Categories: Children's Nonfiction, History, Us History, African American & Black Nonfiction, Biographical

Synopsis

William Still’s parents escaped slavery but had to leave two of their children behind, a tragedy that haunted the family. As a young man, William went to work for the Pennsylvania Anti-Slavery Society, where he raised money, planned rescues, and helped freedom seekers who had traveled north. And then one day, a strangely familiar man came into William’s office, searching for information about his long-lost family. Could it be? Motivated by his own family’s experience, William began collecting the stories of thousands of other freedom seekers. As a result, he was able to reunite other families and build a remarkable source of information, including encounters with Harriet Tubman, Henry “Box” Brown, and William and Ellen Craft. Award-winning author-illustrator Don Tate brings to life the incredible, stranger-than-fiction true story of William Still, a man who dedicated his life to recording the stories of enslaved people fleeing to freedom.

About Don Tate

Don Tate is the award-winning illustrator of numerous books for children, including Duke Ellington's Nutcracker Suite, Ron's Big Mission, and Black All Around. He is the author of It Jes' Happened: When Bill Traylor Started to Draw. Don lives with his wife and son in Austin, Texas.

About Adam Lazarre-White

Adam Lazarre-White is an award-winning stage, film, and television actor as well as a screenwriter, director, and producer. Reared on the stage in roles such as Mercutio of Romeo and Juliet and Stanley of A Streetcar Named Desire, he is best known for his film and television work, which includes The Gift, Ocean's Thirteen, Rosewood, and The Young and the Restless. An award-winning audiobook narrator, he enjoys the opportunity to bring colorful characters to life.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Briar's Reviews

Back in elementary school, the Underground Railroad was a big topic in history class. We read books, watched documentaries and film/television adaptations all about it. When I saw another book about this historical event, I really wanted to jump back into reading it. It's an important story to tell,......more

Goodreads review by Yaritza

A powerful story at a time in history that we need to remember the mistakes of our past, so history doesn't repeat itself. We need more stories like this. This was the first time I hear about William Still. His story is profoundly powerful and his story needs to be shared with everyone. His family d......more

Goodreads review by Morris

This is another outstanding picture book about black history and I can’t recommend it highly enough. It’s packed full of facts that can be used to educate older children without them becoming bored. The illustrations are vibrant and perfect for the story. I look forward to more from this author. This......more

Goodreads review by Deb (Readerbuzz)

Don Tate tells the little-known story of William Still, who chronicled the lives of those who traveled the Underground Railroad, with words and pictures. Still worked with people escaping from slavery. In the course of doing his work, he serendipitously ran across his own brother who he had never me......more