Well-written historical fiction offers a powerful platform for teaching both history and literature in the classroom. The materials collected within this booklet are designed to help teachers get maximum mileage out of The Color of Freedom, my young adult novel set at the start of the American Revolution. They include chapter by chapter discussion/study questions, vocabulary, social studies extension ideas, primary sources and weblinks, all aligned with GLCE's and Common Core standards. Reproduction rights granted. Grades 6-9