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Freedom in Congo Square
Freedom in Congo Square
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Rhyming text describes how slaves in New Orleans, Louisiana, counted down the days until Sunday when they would gather in Congo Square and sing, dance, play music, and sell their wares.
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Title
Freedom in Congo Square
Edition
First edition.
Authors
Weatherford, Carole Boston, 1956-
Christie, R. Gregory, 1971-
Subjects
African Americans--Louisiana--New Orleans--History.
African Americans--Louisiana--New Orleans--Social life and customs.
Slavery--Louisiana--New Orleans--History.
Congo Square (New Orleans, La.)--History.
New Orleans (La.)--History.
Language
English
Published
New York, New York : Little Bee Books, [2016]
Publication Desc
34 unnumbered pages : color illustrations ;
ISBN
9781499801033
Dimensions
29 cm.
Awards Note
Caldecott Honor Book, 2017 Coretta Scott King Honor Book, 2017