A slavery reading list

Slavery in Philadelphia is the subject of a public discussion at Christ Church tomorrow evening. There are a number of excellent books on the subject of slavery during Colonial America, including some for children.

Charles L. Blockson, "African Americans in Pennsylvania: Above Ground and Underground: An Illustrated Guide."

Lorene Cary, "The Price of a Child," a history-based novel, chosen as Philadelphia's first "One Book, One Philadelphia" selection.

Deborah Mathias Gough, "Christ Church, Philadelphia: The Nation's Church in a Changing City."

Gary B. Nash, "Forging Freedom: The Formation of Philadelphia's Black Community, 1720-1840."

Benjamin Quarles, "The Negro in the Making of America."

Roger Wilkins, "Jefferson's Pillow."

Ann Rinaldi, "Hang a Thousand Trees with Ribbons: The Story of Phyllis Wheatley."

Ann Rinaldi, "Taking Liberty: The Story of Oney Judge, George Washington's Runaway Slave."

Julius Lester and Rod Brown, "From Slave Ship to Freedom Road."

Ann Cameron, Olaudah Equiano, "Kidnapped Prince: The Life of Olaudah Equiano."

For young readers

Scott O'Dell, "My Name is Not Angelica."

Jeannette Winter, "Following the Drinking Gourd."

Ellen Levine, Kadir Nelson (illustrator), "Henry's Freedom Box." *