Biographies of African American writers

Preview: A collection of short biographies about African American writers of the
19Th century.

Activity: Pick 3 of the people, read about them and write a short story that
includes all 3 of the people. It can, of course, be fictional, but try and
relate them in a realistic way.

http://digital.nypl.org/schomburg/writers_aa19/biographies.html

CHARITY BOWERY

Preview: Lydia Maria Child, an abolitionist writer, tells the story of a
strong and determined woman. A compelling story of a slave and the life she lead.

Activity: Write a short piece on your thoughts about Charity, was her
experience similar to other you've heard or different, why?

http://www.facstaff.bucknell.edu/gcarr/19cUSWW/LB/CB.html

LINES

Preview: A poem from a woman in the 19Th century.

Activity: Write a short piece on what this poem means. What does it mean to you?

http://www.facstaff.bucknell.edu/gcarr/19cUSWW/LB/Lines1.html

THE BLACK SAXONS.

Preview: This is the story of a slaveholder who discovers that his slaves have a secret. The author is a woman who heard the story from the slaveholder years later.

Activity: Draw the secret meeting. Or write your thoughts on the meeting, was it
a good idea, why or why not?

http://www.facstaff.bucknell.edu/gcarr/19cUSWW/LB/BS.htm