Ep 10. Henry's Freedom Box

In Scholastic Storybook Treasures, Volume 3: Classics Collection Part 1 season 3 episode 10, titled "Henry's Freedom Box," viewers are taken on an emotional journey through the life of a young slave boy named Henry "Box" Brown. Set in Virginia in the 1800s, the episode tells the story of how Henry was taken from his mother at a young age and sold into slavery.

Despite the hardship and cruelty he faces, Henry never loses hope for a better life. When he falls in love and starts a family with a fellow slave named Nancy, he becomes determined to find a way to escape to freedom. Henry's determination and courage are put to the test when Nancy and their children are sold to a different plantation, leaving him alone and desperate for a way out.

With the help of a sympathetic white man, Henry devises a daring plan to mail himself to freedom in a wooden box, enduring a harrowing journey to finally reach the North and start a new life as a free man.

Narrated by actor Samuel L. Jackson and based on a true story, "Henry's Freedom Box" is a powerful and inspiring tale of resilience, love, and the unbreakable human spirit. The episode's stunning illustrations and expert storytelling will captivate both children and adults, fostering important conversations about slavery, courage, and the fight for freedom that continue to resonate today. It is an unforgettable addition to the Scholastic Storybook Treasures series.