{"product_id":"hammering-for-freedom-the-william-lewis-story-hardcover","title":"Hammering for Freedom: The William Lewis Story - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eRita Lorraine Hubbard\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eJohn Holyfield\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNew Voices Award Winner, Lee \u0026amp; Low Books\u003cbr\u003e Notable Children's Book, Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC)\u003cbr\u003e Choices, Cooperative Children's Book Center (CCBC)\u003cbr\u003e Top 10 Diverse Nonfiction for Youth, Booklist\u003cbr\u003e Original Art Show, Society of Illustrators\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe inspirational story of William \"Bill\" Lewis, a hardworking blacksmith who slowly saved his money and bought the freedom of each and every member of his enslaved family.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBorn into slavery in Chattanooga, Tennessee, William \"Bill\" Lewis learned the blacksmith trade as soon as he was old enough to grip a hammer. He proved to be an exceptional blacksmith and earned so much money fixing old tools and creating new ones that he was allowed to keep a little money for himself. With just a few coins in his pocket, Bill set a daring plan in motion: he was determined to free his family.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWinner of Lee \u0026amp; Low's New Voices Award, \u003ci\u003eHammering for Freedom\u003c\/i\u003e tells the true story of one man's skill, hard work, and resolve to keep his family together.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRita Lorraine Hubbard\u003c\/b\u003e is the author of a number of nonfiction books for young adults and runs the children's book review site Picture Book Depot and the historical site The Black History Channel. While researching her book \u003ci\u003eAfrican Americans of Chattanooga: A History of Unsung Heroes\u003c\/i\u003e, Hubbard discovered William \"Bill\" Lewis's story buried in some earlier history books. She was greatly moved by Lewis's love of his family and determination to overcome the odds. Hubbard lives in Chattanooga, Tennessee. You can find her online at ritahubbard.com.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJohn Holyfield\u003c\/b\u003e is a fine artist whose work has been described as having a strong southern feel that captures the essence of rural life. The main themes in his art are family, spirituality, and culture. In creating this book, Holyfield spoke to a blacksmith\/farrier for additional insight about the craft. Holyfield lives with his family in West Virginia. His website is johnholyfield.com.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 32\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.38 x 8.81 x 10.88 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 25, 2018\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAccelerated Reader:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuiz Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hammering for Freedom: The William Lewis Story\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInterest Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lower Grades, K-3\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReading Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4.6\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePoint Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5\u003c\/div\u003e\n                ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51770884129056,"sku":"9781600609695","price":19.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/094ac6df8fe6cfb8ec0ec25f0f2f9b84.webp?v=1780380164","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/hammering-for-freedom-the-william-lewis-story-hardcover","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}