Description
Here is the story of Henrietta Wood, who was enslaved twice--but who demanded justice and was awarded the largest reparations ever granted for enslavement. A nonfiction book for ages 9-12 that puts a human face on the current issue of reparations. Henrietta 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. On 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. Twice Enslaved 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 Robinson.
Details
Author: |
Selene Castrovilla |
Illustrator: |
Erin K. Robinson |
ISBN 10: |
1662680740 |
Pages: |
80 |
Publisher: |
Calkins Creek Books |
Publication Date: |
February 3, 2026 |
Binding: |
Hardcover |
Age Group: |
Young Readers (9 - 13) |
Grade Range: |
4-7 |
