Ellen Levine

Books by This Author

Henry's Freedom Box

Illustrated by: Kadir Nelson

Age Level: 6-9

This riveting account is based on the true story of Henry Brown, a slave who literally mailed himself to freedom. Dramatic illustrations show what young Henry endured during his grueling trip to Pennsylvania.

I Hate English!

By: Ellen Levine

Illustrated by: Steve Bjorkman

Age Level: 6-9

Mei Mei loves to think and write and talk…in Chinese. But at her school in New York City, everything happens…in English. Mei Mei is afraid that if she starts speaking in English, she will lose all that she loves in Chinese, including her friends at home in Hong Kong. Will Mei Mei always hate English as much as she loves Chinese? A humorous and touching story about the difficulty of accepting a new language and home.