There are 9 levi coffins in coffin family by louis coffin. The books selected are particularly useful to meeting book discussion groups. It achieved widereaching popularity, particularly among white northern readers, through its vivid dramatization of the experience of slavery. American abolitionist levi coffin assisted thousands of runaway slaves on their flight to freedom before the outbreak of the american civil war. John fairfield and levi coffin canadian history for kids. It was published by roaring brook press in 2011 and received the coretta scott king award for illustrators in 2012. Families can signup at no cost at morrissonreeves library mrl. This edition of levi coffins reminiscences has been edited and abridged to provide hours of entertaining family reading. A novel of elizabeth fletcher by barbara schell luetke, phd. 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. Harriet tubman, levi coffin a quaker abolitionist, alexander ross, and frederick douglass.
What are some character traits about levi coffin answers. Learn more about the levi coffin house in founatin city, indiana. Africanamerican childrens books compiled by sally lodge 121100 carolrhoda children of the civil rights era jan. Childrens books about social justice childrensbook. Underground is a childrens picture book written and illustrated by shane w. 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. Underground is a children s picture book written and illustrated by shane w.
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. Convinced that every person deserved to be free, levi began helping slaves escape to the north along the underground railroad, and during the following 40 years he was able to help over 3,000 people find freedom. 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. 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. For this discussion, select three childrens books, which focus on characteristics of diverse populations of children, one at each level. Reminiscences of levi coffin, the reputed president of the. Levi coffin has 22 books on goodreads with 167 ratings. Mail, with a check to quakerbooks of fcg enclosedsend your mail order to quakerbooks, co pssc, 46 development rd, fitchburg, ma 01420. Gwenyth swain is the author of more than two dozen books for young readers.
W hen i recently began reading the memoirs of nineteenth. 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. Raised in a religious southern family who never owned slaves, coffin hated oppression. Levi coffin students britannica kids homework help.
A story about levi coffin creative minds biographies swain, gwenyth, ramstad, ralph l. Aug 31, 2009 one day i got a copy of reminiscences of levi coffin from our library. 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. Levi coffin, 17981877 documenting the american south homepage. 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. Buy reminiscences of levi coffin by levi coffin isbn. The book, illustrated by james daugherty, was first published in 1932 and was a newbery honor recipient in 1933. 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.
Discuss the cover of the book and the many colors of the childrens faces. 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. Title from the childrens book contributor names coffin, george yost, 18501896, artist. Growing up in a quaker family in the south in 1830, levi coffin did not support slavery, but he was exposed to its atrocities. The full title of coffins book is reminiscences of levi coffin, the.
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. Reminiscences of levi coffin, the reputed president of the underground. The reputed president of the underground railroad, and reminiscences. In some localities, like philadelphia, cincinnati, wilmington, del. Only son and seventh child of levi and prudence williams coffin, whose families had removed from nantucket to new garden before the american revolution.
Books by levi coffin author of reminiscences of levi coffin. List of books and articles about runaway slaves online. 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. 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. Reminiscences and millions of other books are available for amazon kindle. Aunt susies dream the story of jackson a mother rescues her children. 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. This edition of levi coffin s reminiscences has been edited and abridged to provide hours of entertaining family reading. A story about levi coffin by gwenyth swain and ralph l. Gertrude stonesifer became an author of children s books at age 87, having 5 books published before her death at age 97. Title from the childrens book contributor names coffin, george yost, 18501896, artist created published. See all books authored by levi coffin, including reminiscences of levi coffin.
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. Interactive activities that teach readers how to navigate by the north star, write and decode a secret message, and. Storytimes introduce children to childrens literature and provide a shared group experience for them. Born near what became greensboro, north carolina, coffin was exposed to and came to oppose slavery as a child.
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. One day i got a copy of reminiscences of levi coffin from our library. My grandfather coffin lived to be eightythree, and my grandmother eightyone years old. Amazon, fictional characters, children books, amazons. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Describe what is happening on the cover illustration. Ramstad 2 total resources view text complexity discover like books. 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. Then one night, businesses are looted, glass is broken, and books are burned. Books and papers concerning the coffin family ancestry. Children morrissonreeves library richmond, indiana. Solved for this discussion, select three childrens books. Reminiscences of levi coffin, the reputed president of the underground railroad.
Levi, we think the way forward is through changing the law, not breaking it. Historical quaker figure inspires childrens book news. Levi coffin quotes author of reminiscences of levi coffin. Levi coffins most popular book is fleeing for freedom. Dec 11, 2000 africanamerican children s books compiled by sally lodge 121100 carolrhoda children of the civil rights era jan. 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. 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. Coincidentally, from sunset tonight march 1 to sunset march 2 has also been. Isbn 0944350542 american quakers who gained national or international prominence usually did so as a result of their work in reform or international peace. A story about levi coffin creative minds biographies. Levi coffin october 28, 1798 september 16, 1877 was an american quaker, republican, abolitionist, farmer, businessman and humanitarian. 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. Levi coffin, born october 28, 1798, new garden now in greensboro, north carolina, u.
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. Richly imagined, grounded in truth, and inspired by its authors deep awareness. Coffin mean when he said to hallie, but thou has a conscience, child. Canadian history for kids chugger mugger book description billy the barrel used. Gertrude stonesifer became an author of childrens books at age 87, having 5 books published before her death at age 97. This canadian history for kids exclusive looks at the heroic deeds of two men, john. My father, levi coffin, was the youngest of eight sons and next to the youngest child. 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.
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. Ibby actively promotes childrens books and authors and organize events in schools and libraries worldwide to encourage children to read more. Sketches of canada for february 11th john fairfield and levi coffin. 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. A story about levi coffin creative minds biography. Levi coffin books list of books by author levi coffin. A story about levi coffin has 1 available editions to buy at half price books marketplace. Solved for this discussion, select three childrens. 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.
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. Breaking the bonds of slavery in ohio and indiana richmond, in. All the a creative minds biography books in order toppsta. Hallie then visits levi coffin, who says, it is right to listen to thy father but thou has a conscience, child. 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. Levi coffin october 28, 1798 september 16, 1877 was an american quaker, republican. And tomorrow is the birthday of dr seuss, who is known for writing childrens books. Book 1 in the series is president of the underground railroad. A twotime winner of a minnesota book award for childrens nonfiction, she loves. 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.
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. Quakers were particularly prominent as conductors, and among the free blacks the exploits of harriet tubman stand out. Time and again levi coffin, his wife and family, and their associates, risked freedom and life itself, in the effort to fight against the scourge of slavery in the days before the civil war. A story of the civil war is a childrens book by hildegarde hoyt swift.
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