I loved that the traditional story of Cinderella was retold with history from the Underground Railroad. Beautifully written and perfect story to read in the classroom.

CeeCee, a young enslaved girl, dreams of being as carefree as the young white girls she's forced to care for. She especially wishes she could learn to read. When the enslaved cook of the household gives her a little hope and wisdom, she realizes that she can set out to her own kind of freedom in her own way. Just like Cinderella hears tell of her prince, CeeCee hears tell of the mythical Moses willing to help others to freedom in the North. But can she find Moses?

A beautiful story (with beautiful illustrations, as well!) about the resilience of the enslaved, their determination for freedom, and the people willing to help along the way -- all wrapped up within a fairy tale.

Thank you to NetGalley and the author for providing me with a free eARC in exchange for an honest review.

A heartfelt story that honestly I'm surprised if it hasn't been told before. The story of Cinderella is retold as a little girl who was enslaved and forced to care for a family's children in this powerful fable. I was touched by the fairy godmother being a woman who was also enslaved but worked to help Cee Cee escape. The prince, referred to as Moses, was there to help her escape. This is an important story that brings new meaning and emotion to the Underground Railroad. I recommend this book for schools and libraries.

CeeCee: Underground Railroad Cinderella is a beautifully illustrated story. Cecelia, shortened to CeeCee, is a young slave girl bullied by the white children she serves. She longs to be able to live the life she wants: learning, reading, and eating the same food as her owners. Her friend, Binty, the cook, tells her about Moses freeing the Egyptians. Secretively, she also encourages her to find freedom with the Underground Railroad. Emboldened by her dreams of freedom, mixed with the stories of Cinderella and Moses, CeeCee begins sewing herself a new dress to wear when she escapes slavery. As it turns out, CeeCee's rescuer is Harriet Tubman, who leads her to safety.

This book would be a great resource as part of a unit on Black History. This is a book that I plan to buy for my classroom.

Thank you very much to Charlesbridge and NetGalley for an ARC of this book. Opinions expressed are my own.