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Freedom over me : eleven slaves
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Freedom over me : eleven slaves
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Draws on a slave owner's will dated 1828 that lists eleven slaves and their "value" as property of their owner. Gives voices to these slaves by painting their portraits, and allowing them to describe their jobs on the slave owner's estate and unrealized dreams in free verse.
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Title
Freedom over me : eleven slaves
Call No
JUV039120
Edition
First edition.
Digital Link
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Authors
Bryan, Ashley
Subjects
Slavery--Poetry.
African Americans--History--Poetry.
Language
English
Published
New York : Atheneum Books for Young Readers, [2016]
Publication Desc
50 unnumbered pages : color illustrations ;
ISBN
9781481456906
LCCN
2016002468
Dimensions
29 cm
Awards Note
Newbery Honor Book, 2017 Coretta Scott King Honor Book, 2017