Midnight Teacher: Lilly Ann Granderson and Her Secret School

Students usually read about the most famous African American people who have stood up for equality over the years. This story, however, depicts an "unknown" African American woman who was born into slavery and denied the gifts of reading and writing until, under her first master, his children taught Lilly Ann to read and write. Lilly Ann was a "remarkable" woman who, in a secret cabin, taught hundreds of enslaved people to read and write. She took a huge risk to educate so many, year after year... Lilly Ann Granderson was, and still is, an inspiration to all! She followed her dream for the benefit of others... Janet Halfmann wrote a beautiful piece of history with this story!

Was a Read Aloud for Our Black History Unit “ Who Else Besides Martin & Rosa do we have to thank? Great story and the 4th graders loved reading the book

I had never heard of Lilly Ann Gunderson, but author Janet Halfmann makes her come alive. A brave and courageous woman who taught herself to read, and then, under cover of night, while fearing for her life, taught other enslaved people to read. The illustrations by London Ladd perfectly complement this fascinating story.

Topic great for all elementary grades! Including 6-8

A lovely book about a fantastic woman.Everyone should read it. Pictures are great and colorful will use it in my classroom.

This is a great story for all to hear. It is a colorful children's book written to show the boldness and faith of a woman of color during a time of crisis.

Researching to see if we are from the same family. Will be attending the Natchez Teaching in the cemetery...yep cemetery.History I was never told

Well written and researched. Excellent historical reading for middle elementary and junior readers.