Trenton's Story Begins HereA children’s book bringing Trenton’s history to life
Who lived in the Trent House three centuries ago? What were their lives like, and what can their stories teach us today? A Day in the Trent House, 1721 introduces young readers to William Trent’s household, including the enslaved Black people who lived and worked there. Through storytelling and illustration, the book invites children, families, and teachers to ask questions and explore the complexities of colonial life close to home. |
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Trenton’s Past, Told with Its Young People
Written by Rejon Littlepage and illustrated by Rashad Malik Davis, the book was developed with contributions from Trenton Ninth Grade Academy students through an afterschool partnership between the William Trent House Museum and African Link Initiative.
Students researched the people associated with the house and developed character profiles and sketches that helped shape the book’s text and illustrations. Their work connects a new generation of Trenton storytellers with the city’s past.
Students researched the people associated with the house and developed character profiles and sketches that helped shape the book’s text and illustrations. Their work connects a new generation of Trenton storytellers with the city’s past.
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Your support will help fund printing and distribution so that more Trenton children and teachers can explore this history together. At an estimated cost of $5 per copy, a gift of $25 provides five books, and $150 provides a classroom set of 30.
Help put Trenton’s story in young hands.
Help put Trenton’s story in young hands.
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