{"product_id":"twice-enslaved-isbn-9781662680748","title":"Twice Enslaved","description":"\u003cb\u003eHere is the story of Henrietta Wood, who was enslaved twice—but who demanded justice and was awarded the largest reparations ever granted for enslavement. This nonfiction book for ages 9–12 puts a human face on the current issue of reparations.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHenrietta Wood was born enslaved. As a teen she was ripped from her family and sold. Years later, a miracle happened, and she was given freedom papers. But Henrietta’s freedom was short-lived. She was tricked back into enslavement and sent to a Mississippi cotton plantation. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOn June 19, 1865—Juneteenth—she was emancipated. Finally free for good, Henrietta Wood sued the man who had kidnapped her back into enslavement—and she won! Henrietta was one of the few people in United States history to ever receive a reparation payment for slavery.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eTwice Enslaved\u003c\/i\u003e is a true story of cruelty, resilience, and ultimately triumph, told lyrically for middle-grade readers by Selene Castrovilla and illustrated in full color by artist Erin K. Robinson.\"Told through a series of poems, this illustrated biography sheds light on a little-known historical figure, pairing powerful verse with striking illustrations to underline the humanity of those who lived through the atrocities of slavery and their ability to hope and fight for a better life.”—\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e \"In this concise biography rendered via narrative poetry, Castrovilla (\u003ci\u003eFreedom’s Cost\u003c\/i\u003e) centers Henrietta Wood (1818–1912), a Black woman who—following her emancipation, abduction, and re-enslavement—obtained the largest restitution payment ever given to a formerly enslaved person in the United States... Evocative illustrations by Robinson (\u003ci\u003eAyo’s Adventure\u003c\/i\u003e) capture pivotal moments throughout the subject’s life, while rhythmic language describes the physical abuse Wood suffered during her enslavement.\"—\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e“\u003c\/b\u003eCastrovilla’s efficient lines of verse make for a digestible, fast-paced account, while Robinson’s full color art spreads between chapters add emotion and depth to this layered rendering of a woman who endured injustice after injustice. Though readers will easily read this tale in a single sitting, its lessons will linger. A testament to the resilience of the human spirit.”\u003cb\u003e—\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"... a true story of cruelty, resilience, and ultimately triumph.\"—\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eShelf Awareness\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Wood’s story is told in free verse that moves briskly, smoothly communicating historical fact, social context, physical suffering, and emotional turmoil, and deftly incorporating direct quotes from court testimony and newspaper interviews. The text also conveys Wood’s terror and lack of speaking up in her own defense, highlighting the rigged political and justice systems. Supported by beautiful, nuanced digital illustrations and substantial back matter, this fitting tribute recognizes courage in the face of an unjust system.\"—\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eBooklist\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Castrovilla’s language conveys not only the physically brutal nature of being enslaved, but how dehumanization is a central aspect of the experience... This book is a short but impactful overview of both Henrietta’s struggle and her strength in fighting a system that had failed her before... Any student learning about the history of slavery in the United States would benefit from reading this book. This book is well-suited for classroom collections!\"—\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eYouth Services Book Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003eSelene Castrovilla fell in love with the humanity in America's history when she discovered the young Marquis de Lafayette’s passionate quest to help our nation. She is devoted to bringing hidden stories to life for young readers, revealing the real people behind our past. Visit selenecastrovilla.com.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eErin K. Robinson is an Emmy-nominated illustrator trained at the Parsons School of Design and the Corcoran School of the Arts \u0026amp; Design. Erin's illustrations have been featured in the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e and the \u003ci\u003eWashington Post\u003c\/i\u003e and in many books, including \u003ci\u003eBrave. Black. First.: 50+ African American Women Who Changed the World\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eA Library\u003c\/i\u003e. She also designed the 2022 US postage stamp for Kwanzaa.","brand":"Calkins Creek","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48233803219173,"sku":"NP9781662680748","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9781662680748.jpg?v=1767743071","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/twice-enslaved-isbn-9781662680748","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}