I love Fairytale retellings.. Shana Keller has combined the folktale and history by reimaging Cinderella as a young slave. Rather than stepsisters, she must wait on the owners two daughters. But she does not dream of a handsome prince to marry. She dreams of freedom to learn and freedom to live her own life and even use her own name. When she hears about a Moses who helps her people escape, she does more than dream, but plans and prepares her own escape. When she meets this person, Moses introduces herself. This story manages to honor a serious subject of slavery and the underground railroad, while still staying in the framework of the original folktale. This great story with its beautiful illustrations by Laura Freeman is a great way to teach youngsters about Harriet Tubman and the underground railroad.

A fairy tale can inspire great bravery, and the story of Cinderella became the hope needed to Follow the Drinking Gourd and be led to Freedom by Minty aka Harriet Tubman. This story is incredibly reworked to encourage many people in a wonderful way. Note at the end tells about the woman Harriet Tubman. The illustrations by Laura Freeman are detailed and with vibrant colors that emphasize the prose. Well suited for reading alone or WITH someone of any age including ESL, and great for gifting to everyone, but especially to a school, waiting room or your local public library! I requested and received a temporary uncorrected proof galley from Charlesbridge via NetGalley. ***** review #goodreads #storygraph #NetGalley #BookBub #librarything Aug 12, 2025 #CeeCee by Shana Keller @theshanakeller with illustrator @laurafreemanart #UndergroundRailroadCinderella @charlesbridgepublishing #bookstagram #picturebook #cinderellastory #cinderellaretelling #childrensbooks #childrensbookillustration #kidlit #courage @childrensbookcouncil #bookshop_org #bookshop_org_uk #moreillustrations #kidlitart #inclusion #children_illustration #fairytaleretellings #historyteachersofinstagram #mustreadbook #picturebookmagic #cinderellainspired