Mailing Himself to Freedom: A Graphic Novel Biography of Henry Box Brown

By Elliott Smith

In 1849, Henry "Box" Brown made a remarkable escape from slavery in the southern United States. In this action-packed graphic novel, follow Brown's daring plan to mail himself from Richmond, Virginia, to freedom in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, sealed inside a wooden crate For twenty-seven hours, this heroic African American survived the cramped, death-defying journey, motivated by his own dream of freedom and the oppression of others like him. With fast-paced text and full-color illustrations, this can't-miss graphic novel is sure to inspire readers of all ages.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1669083039
• ISBN13: 9781669083030
• Release Date: January 2025
• Publisher: Capstone Press
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.7" x 8.8"
• Age Range: 8 to 11 years
• Grade Range: Grades 3 to 6