This was a nonfiction book about Henrietta Wood. I liked this, but I wish there were more illustrations for the kids to see. I feel like that would help guide them through the story. She's such an important person from the era that I feel like this is a must read.

I'd never heard of Henrietta Wood before reading this book and I won't be forgetting her anytime soon! What an incredible story of Henrietta's perseverance in a time when most viewed her as property. I thought the book struck a good balance for it being a children's book - honest and straightforward while easy to understand.

And OH MY WORD the ILLUSTRATIONS are lovely!

Twice Enslaved is written as a novel in verse. It tells the story of enslavement in a way that would be engaging for younger readers, likely ages 9-12. The illustrations are beautiful, I only wish there was a few more of them. Overall I would absolutely recommend this book, especially for a classroom or school library!

I wasn’t familiar with Henrietta before this book and we are already learning so much! Love the illustrations.