Finding Wilberforce Ethnic Studies Project
William's Journey to His Destiny
Finding Wilberforce is the story of a young Black man's journey to his destiny as a keeper of history. This full- length historical fiction novel introduces 5th grade students and above to Daniel Payne, Thomas Clarkson, Frederick Douglass, Harriet Beecher Stowe, and Mary Bowser- an eclectic group of individuals who made a significant difference in history.
While on the journey to becoming a historian, William meets people from the past who each teach him a lesson about life and legacy.
Using a reading-comprehension based writing focus, this one-of-a-kind curriculum includes interactive opportunities for both teachers and students.
What about the K-4th Graders?
My Writing Coach has an exclusive series called Empathy and Me that is more appropriate for the K-4th grade students.
These writing tasks are based on picture books of relatively unknown people in history. There are opportunities to learn about Henry Box Brown, Charlotte E. Ray, William Still, and more.
The follow-up book to Finding Wilberforce will be released in Fall 2024. Titled The Other Side of Liberty, its content will follow young William aka "Billy" as he learns about Richmond, Charleston, Baltimore, Philadelphia, and Rochester and the cities' importance as the Eastern Line of the Underground Railroad.
The Writer Behind the Story
Meet the Creator and Writer
Christina Supe is the creator and author of Finding Wilberforce and the FW Ethnic Studies Project. The ethnic studies opportunities offered are anchored in this text and customized to your community!
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The Challenge: Find the Wilberforce University display at the National Museum of African American History and Culture, and send us a picture to add to this site!
