Freedom River (Coretta Scott King Illustrator Honor Books)

Freedom River is a stunningly beautiful picture book that tells the true story of John Parker, an African-American businessman who helped countless families escape from slavery in Kentucky to freedom in Ohio through the Underground Railroad.

With repetitive phrases and large type, the narrative adds drama and poetry to the moving story.

The author's and illustrator's notes at the beginning and historical note at the end provide additional context and impact.

The hyperrealistic collage-and-watercolor illustrations are dominated by deep blues and browns, adding an ethereal quality to the ancestors and protectors depicted in the book.

Endpapers feature reproductions of a map of the Ohio River.

This distinguished and thought-provoking title is sure to captivate readers of all ages with its powerful message of freedom and hope.