Twice Enslaved
Liberty and Justice for Henrietta Wood
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Published by Calkins Creek (2026-02-03)
Here is the story of Henrietta Wood who was enslaved twice—but demanded justice and was awarded the largest reparations ever granted for enslavement.
A nonfiction book for ages 9–12 that puts a human face on the current issue of reparations.
Henrietta Wood was born enslaved. As a teen she was ripped from her family and sold. Years later, a miracle happened, and she was given freedom papers. But Henrietta’s freedom was short-lived. She was tricked back into enslavement and sent to a Mississippi cotton plantation.
On June 19, 1865—Juneteenth—she was emancipated. Finally free for good, Henrietta Wood sued the man who had kidnapped her back into enslavement—and she won! Henrietta was one of the few people in United States history to ever receive a reparation payment for slavery.
Twice Enslaved is a true story of cruelty, resilience, ultimately triumph, told lyrically for middle-grade readers by Selene Castrovilla and boldly captured by artist Erin Robinson.
A nonfiction book for ages 9–12 that puts a human face on the current issue of reparations.
Henrietta Wood was born enslaved. As a teen she was ripped from her family and sold. Years later, a miracle happened, and she was given freedom papers. But Henrietta’s freedom was short-lived. She was tricked back into enslavement and sent to a Mississippi cotton plantation.
On June 19, 1865—Juneteenth—she was emancipated. Finally free for good, Henrietta Wood sued the man who had kidnapped her back into enslavement—and she won! Henrietta was one of the few people in United States history to ever receive a reparation payment for slavery.
Twice Enslaved is a true story of cruelty, resilience, ultimately triumph, told lyrically for middle-grade readers by Selene Castrovilla and boldly captured by artist Erin Robinson.
Book Details
Format:
Hardcover
Price:
25.99 CAD / 19.99 USD
Published: 2026-02-03
ISBN: 9781662680748
Imprint:
Calkins Creek
Page Count: 72
Trim Size: 6 x 9
Grades:
Grades 4-7
Ages:
9-12 years