It is a fictionalized biography of araminta ross later known as harriet tubman telling of her life in slavery and her work on the underground railroad. Levi coffin october 28, 1798 september 16, 1877 was an american quaker, republican. Describe what is happening on the cover illustration. Levi coffin october 28, 1798 september 16, 1877 was an american quaker, republican, abolitionist, farmer, businessman and humanitarian.
Mail, with a check to quakerbooks of fcg enclosedsend your mail order to quakerbooks, co pssc, 46 development rd, fitchburg, ma 01420. Born near what became greensboro, north carolina, coffin was exposed to and came to oppose slavery as a child. See all books authored by levi coffin, including reminiscences of levi coffin. Reminiscences of levi coffin, the reputed president of the underground railroad. But not all the businesses are destroyed, and not all of bennos human friends. Underground railroad levi coffin 17981867, a quaker and successful merchant, along with his wife catharine, helped thousands of slaves on their way north and to canada on the underground railroad. A story about levi coffin has 1 available editions to buy at half price books marketplace. For this discussion, select three childrens books, which focus on characteristics of diverse populations of children, one at each level.
And tomorrow is the birthday of dr seuss, who is known for writing childrens books. Reminiscences of levi coffin, the reputed president of the. A story about levi coffin creative minds biography. Learn more about the levi coffin house in founatin city, indiana. Coincidentally, from sunset tonight march 1 to sunset march 2 has also been. She has written over 185 books, most of them nonfiction children s books on subjects such as earth science, planets, the supernatural, dinosaurs, ancient civilizations, ecology and contemporary issues. Ramstad 2 total resources view text complexity discover like books. He was born on the island of nantucket, 10th month, 10th, 1763, and was about ten years old when the family moved to north carolina.
Storytimes acquaint children with a wide range of books, folktales and legends, and encourages development of lifelong reading interests. Today, march 1, 20, is the national education associations read across america day which kicks off read across america week where people are encouraged to read to children and children are encouraged to read for themselves. Then one night, businesses are looted, glass is broken, and books are burned. The book, illustrated by james daugherty, was first published in 1932 and was a newbery honor recipient in 1933. Gertrude stonesifer became an author of childrens books at age 87, having 5 books published before her death at age 97. Quakers were particularly prominent as conductors, and among the free blacks the exploits of harriet tubman stand out. My father, levi coffin, was the youngest of eight sons and next to the youngest child. John fairfield and levi coffin canadian history for kids. Uncle toms cabin is an abolitionist novel by harriet beecher stowe that was published in serialized form in the united states in 185152 and in book form in 1852.
This edition of levi coffins reminiscences has been edited and abridged to provide hours of entertaining family reading. List of books and articles about runaway slaves online. It tells the story from the fictional pointofview of a 12yearold girl white canadian, an 11yearold girl and her older brother both escaped slaves that have reached canada, but not necessarily safety. In some localities, like philadelphia, cincinnati, wilmington, del. Jan 3, 2018 a collection of childrens books to support the underground railroad documentary, dawn of day, produced by kansas state universitys college of education. You can search for books by title or subject matter, put them in your cart, and pay for them online using a credit card. An active leader in the underground railroad in indiana and ohio, some unofficially called coffin the president of the underground railroad, estimating that three thousand fugitive slaves passed through his care. Jan 01, 2006 elaine landau elaine landau has received her bachelor s in english and journalism and her master s in library and information sciences. Underground is a childrens picture book written and illustrated by shane w. The full title of coffins book is reminiscences of levi coffin, the.
Jun 01, 2001 his introduction places coffin in the wider abolitionist movement and provides background on the quaker faith thata motivated friends endeavors to find a nonviolent solution to the injustice of slavery. Reminiscences of levi coffin, the reputed president of the underground. Levi coffin quotes author of reminiscences of levi coffin. Growing up in a quaker family in the south in 1830, levi coffin did not support slavery, but he was exposed to its atrocities. This canadian history for kids exclusive looks at the heroic deeds of two men, john. The international board on books for young people ibby founded childrens book day in 1967 to promote the importance of literacy and reading to our children. The reputed president of the underground railroad, and reminiscences. Book 1 in the series is president of the underground railroad. Historical quaker figure inspires childrens book news. Being a brief history of the labors of a lifetime in behalf of the slave, with the stories of numerous fugitives, who gained their freedom through his instrumentality, and m. Aug 31, 2009 one day i got a copy of reminiscences of levi coffin from our library. There are 9 levi coffins in coffin family by louis coffin. Levi coffin students britannica kids homework help.
A story of the civil war is a childrens book by hildegarde hoyt swift. This hidden springfed well in the levi coffin house is one of the special features that helped the coffins assist more than 2,000 slaves on their way to freedom via the underground railroad. My grandfather coffin lived to be eightythree, and my grandmother eightyone years old. Levi coffin has 22 books on goodreads with 167 ratings. The bible, in bidding us to feed the hungry and clothe the naked, said nothing about color, and i should try to follow out the teachings of that good book. Also, david putnam, an underground railroad agent based at point harmar near, marietta, and his friends used the call of a hoot owl to signal arrivals. It was the original 1876 edition, and i found it very exciting holding this old book and hearing the voice that spoke from it, while knowing that many of the events described happened right there at that house. Interactive activities that teach readers how to navigate by the north star, write and decode a secret message, and. Solved for this discussion, select three childrens.
Books by levi coffin author of reminiscences of levi coffin. Title from the childrens book contributor names coffin, george yost, 18501896, artist created published. Buy reminiscences of levi coffin by levi coffin isbn. A twotime winner of a minnesota book award for childrens nonfiction, she loves. Isbn 0944350542 american quakers who gained national or international prominence usually did so as a result of their work in reform or international peace. Breaking the bonds of slavery in ohio and indiana richmond, in.
Title from the childrens book contributor names coffin, george yost, 18501896, artist. Children morrissonreeves library richmond, indiana. Amazon, fictional characters, children books, amazons. Levi coffin, 17981877 documenting the american south homepage. Levi coffin books list of books by author levi coffin.
May 01, 2015 business lessons from levi coffin by peggy tierney on may 1, 2015 w hen i recently began reading the memoirs of nineteenth. Being a brief history of the labors of a lifetime in behalf of the slave, with the stories of numerous fugitives who gained their freedom through his instrumentality, and many other inc, and more on. Coffin mean when he said to hallie, but thou has a conscience, child. Families can signup at no cost at morrissonreeves library mrl. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
Discuss the cover of the book and the many colors of the childrens faces. Books and papers concerning the coffin family ancestry. Levi coffins most popular book is fleeing for freedom. Levi coffin, born october 28, 1798, new garden now in greensboro, north carolina, u. A novel of elizabeth fletcher by barbara schell luetke, phd. Levi, we think the way forward is through changing the law, not breaking it. Raised in a religious southern family who never owned slaves, coffin hated oppression.
His introduction places coffin in the wider abolitionist movement and provides background on the quaker faith thata motivated friends endeavors to find a nonviolent solution to the injustice of slavery. Jan 3, 2018 a collection of children s books to support the underground railroad documentary, dawn of day, produced by kansas state university s college of education. Storytimes introduce children to childrens literature and provide a shared group experience for them. The collection consists of papers found in the attic of the coffin house in fountain city, 18251842, a copy of coffins will, papers of the family of levi coffins cousin emory dunreith coffin 18241863, whose daughter louisa may was the ghostwriter for levi coffins reminiscences 1876, and numerous clippings. Dec 11, 2000 africanamerican children s books compiled by sally lodge 121100 carolrhoda children of the civil rights era jan. Ibby actively promotes childrens books and authors and organize events in schools and libraries worldwide to encourage children to read more. A story about levi coffin creative minds biographies swain, gwenyth, ramstad, ralph l. One day i got a copy of reminiscences of levi coffin from our library. A story about levi coffin by gwenyth swain and ralph l.
Reminiscences of levi coffin, the reputed president of the underground railroad 732 page online book concerning the life of levi coffin 17981877, slavery, and the underground railroad. You can come back at the end of your 30day period for another free articles, or you can purchase a subscription and continue to enjoy. Sketches of canada for february 11th john fairfield and levi coffin. However, i was able to find the one youre interested in because of his work with fugitive slaves and the underground railway, which is cited in the book. In a discussion post, provide a summary of the selection, and a series of questions that you might address to the students concerning each book. Gertrude stonesifer became an author of children s books at age 87, having 5 books published before her death at age 97. The book depicts a 19thcentury africanamerican family of slaves as they escape from a plantation and navigate the underground railroad to freedom awards and honors. This hidden springfed well in the levi coffin house is one of the special features that helped the coffin s assist more than 2,000 slaves on their way to freedom via the underground railroad. Richly imagined, grounded in truth, and inspired by its authors deep awareness. Gwenyth swain is the author of more than two dozen books for young readers. Harriet tubman, levi coffin a quaker abolitionist, alexander ross, and frederick douglass. W hen i recently began reading the memoirs of nineteenth. Hallie then visits levi coffin, who says, it is right to listen to thy father but thou has a conscience, child. Reminiscences and millions of other books are available for amazon kindle.
The 1,000 books before kindergarten program is a preliteracy effort aimed at encouraging families to read at least 1,000 books to their preschooler, birth to age 5, before they enter school. Solved for this discussion, select three childrens books. A story about levi coffin creative minds biographies. American abolitionist levi coffin assisted thousands of runaway slaves on their flight to freedom before the outbreak of the american civil war. It was published by roaring brook press in 2011 and received the coretta scott king award for illustrators in 2012. Only son and seventh child of levi and prudence williams coffin, whose families had removed from nantucket to new garden before the american revolution. Africanamerican childrens books compiled by sally lodge 121100 carolrhoda children of the civil rights era jan. Canadian history for kids chugger mugger book description billy the barrel used. Being a brief history of the labors of a lifetime in behalf of the slave, with the stories of numerous fugitives, who gained their freedom through his instrumentality, and many other incidents ebook written by levi coffin. Aunt susies dream the story of jackson a mother rescues her children. All the a creative minds biography books in order toppsta. It achieved widereaching popularity, particularly among white northern readers, through its vivid dramatization of the experience of slavery. See more ideas about underground railroad, childrens books and books.
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