The stories are a good introduction to people. The explanatory notes at the end of the boom are the best part. We'll be seeking out original sources to read instead.

Good set of short stories about escaping slavery, but the stories were SO short that I felt l needed more from each one. I would have liked a page or two more for each one, but this is definitely something I'd like my students to read. Does use the N-word a lot if you're intending to read aloud or have in your classroom.