"A Free Woman On God's Earth" The True Story of Elizabeth "Mumbet" Freeman, The Slave Who Won Her Freedom is the inspiring story of Mumbet, an enslaved African woman who lived in Sheffield, Massachusetts during Revolutionary War times. Owned by John and Hannah Ashley, Mumbet served eleven patriots as they wrote impassioned letters to King George demanding freedom from the British. Mumbet could not help but overhear their conversations. These Declaration of Grievances became the Sheffield Resolves, or the Sheffield Declaration, the precursor to the Declaration of Independence and the irony of the sentiments in this document was not lost on Mumbet. After a particularly brutal incident, where Mistress Hannah Ashley intends to strike a servant girl with a hot poker from the hearth, Mumbet puts her own arm up to block the blow and is burned to the bone. When she finally heals, she realizes she can no longer live enslaved and waits for the right moment. The moment comes in 1780 with the ratification of the Massachusetts Constitution, making into the law the words, "All men are created free and equal." Mumbet takes these words and used them to sue for her freedom. On August 21, 1781, she becomes a free woman.

A Free Woman On God's Earth: The True Story of Elizabeth "Mumbet" Freeman

Children's Books

Rogers, Jacqueline

Laiz, Jana

Barnes, Ann-Elizabeth

Biographies

Crow Flies Press

The story of Simon Treadway Gato, the lobby ambassador of the Red Lion Inn. Simon greets people at the door and lead them to their rooms. He takes his job seriously and the guests love him. Oh, he is a cat!

Simon Says, Tails Told By The Red Lion Inn Ambassador

Arts & Photography

Church, Jane

Photography & Video

Night is falling on the hill. A busy world is getting still.
Join Little Bird, Little Bunny, Little Fox as they drift off into dreamland under a blanket of stars. Lull your little ones to sweet sleep with the lush illustrations and soothing lullabies of Blanket of Stars. Music included. Additional bonus tracks include Sean Vernon's original tune, "New Twinkle" as well as Sean's original music paired with poems by Christina Rosetti, Thomas Dekker, and Robert Louis Stevenson.

Blanket of Stars

Vernon, Sean

Literature & Fiction

Thomas wants a chicken, but not just any chicken. Thomas wants a Silkie Bantam. He has $5 to take to the fair. Will he find the perfect chick?

Thomas & Autumn

Animals

Billy Budd in the Breadbox: The Story of Herman Melville and Eleanor is the story of a very inquisitive girl and her brilliant grandfather. Told in her voice, Eleanor discovers her grandfather's secret, while learning about his adventurous life.

Billy Budd in the Breadbox: The Story of Herman Melville and Eleanor

“Such an important, poignant, and honest piece. 
I read it in one sitting!” 
~ Michelle Lopez, Berkshire Immigrant Center 
In 2004, seventeen-year-old Alex Portillo embarks on a harrowing, journey from Honduras to Baltimore in the hopes of starting a better life. Over a decade later, Alex recounts his story to author and activist Jana Laiz in this bilingual retelling. This book will give readers insight into the incredible power the American dream holds for those suffering the hopelessness and violence of extreme poverty. This is a modern day odyssey of what one immigrant faces as he makes the treacherous journey out of unfathomable living conditions.\n“Una pieza tan importante, conmovedora y honesta. 
¡Lo leí en una sentada!” 
~ Michelle Lopez, Centro de Inmigrantes de Berkshire 
En 2004, Alex Portillo, de diecisiete años, se embarca en un viaje angustioso desde Honduras a Baltimore con la esperanza de comenzar una vida mejor. Más de una década después, Alex le cuenta su historia a la autora y activista Jana Laiz en este recuento bilingüe. Este libro brindará a los lectores una idea del increíble poder que tiene el sueño americano para quienes sufren la desesperanza y la violencia de la pobreza extrema. Esta es una odisea moderna de lo que enfrenta un inmigrante mientras realiza el traicionero viaje desde unas condiciones de vida insondables.

Thirty-Five Days To Baltimore

Biographies & Memoirs

Portillo, Alexis

Community & Culture

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