"Told through a series of poems, this illustrated biography sheds light on a little-known historical figure, pairing powerful verse with striking illustrations to underline the humanity of those who lived through the atrocities of slavery and their ability to hope and fight for a better life."-- The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books "In this concise biography rendered via narrative poetry, Castrovilla ( Freedom's Cost ) centers Henrietta Wood (1818-1912), a Black woman who--following her emancipation, abduction, and re-enslavement--obtained the largest restitution payment ever given to a formerly enslaved person in the United States. Evocative illustrations by Robinson ( Ayo's Adventure ) capture pivotal moments throughout the subject's life, while rhythmic language describes the physical abuse Wood suffered during her enslavement."-- Publishers Weekly " Castrovilla's efficient lines of verse make for a digestible, fast-paced account, while Robinson's full color art spreads between chapters add emotion and depth to this layered rendering of a woman who endured injustice after injustice. Though readers will easily read this tale in a single sitting, its lessons will linger. A testament to the resilience of the human spirit." -- Kirkus Reviews.