SuitabookTales From The Underground Railroad
Kate Connell, Alex Haley, Debbe Heller
- Reading
- Read together or check in afterwards, letting your child set the pace for discussing slavery and danger. Pause to clarify what the book means by a secret network and its stops.
- Themes
- Resistance to slavery and mutual aid: People helped African Americans escape slavery through a secret network that provided supplies at multiple stops. The book’s stance on this remains unclear.
- Worth knowing
- Slavery and escape are central subjects, and helpers are described as risking their freedom and lives. Consider whether your child would welcome a conversation about these dangers while reading.