Freedom in Congo Square

By Carole Boston Weatherford, R. Gregory Christie (Illustrator)

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In rhythmic text and exuberant illustrations, Weatherford and Christie tell the story of slaves who, after toiling all week, had one afternoon free to dance, sing, and play music in New Orleans' Congo Square.

Fiction, Historical Fiction
Notable Children's Books 2017, Randolph Caldecott Medal 2017 (Honor Title)
Age: All Ages
Format: Book
ISBN: 9781499801033

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