Emancipated: My Family's Fight for Freedom

In this passionate, one-of-a kind young adult memoir, well-known New York City television reporter Cheryl Wills tells the story of her beloved father's tragic death and how it impacted her as a teenager growing up in New York City. It is a personal and candid narrative describing how after many personal struggles, Wills comes to terms with her dad's death following the discovery that her great-great-great grandfather was a slave in Tennessee who bravely fought for freedom as a soldier during the Civil War. Young adults will be captivated by this personal narrative based on the author's extensive research into her family's painful past. Packed with lessons of perseverance and redemption, Emancipated: My Family's Fight for Freedom is relevant to all teenagers today who are learning about the importance of freedom in people's lives. Emancipated: My Family's Fight for Freedom includes strategies for researching family histories, as well as depth of knowledge questions and engaging activities aligned to the Common Core Standards.