Author: Carole Boston Weatherford and R. Gregory Christie
Rating: 4/5 Stars
Reviewer: Juan
Summary: Taking
place during the era of slavery in America, this story follows a group of
slaves in New Orleans, Louisiana. A Poetic style is used to describe the day to
day chores that was forced upon these individuals. Each day they counted down
waiting until Sunday where they gathered at Congo Square. There they are free
to forget about their life in chains and rejoice, sing, dance, and play music.
Review: This book
is a great way to teach children a bit of American history. The author uses a
poetic style to narrate the life of slaves on a plantation. More importantly it
demonstrates the capacity for individuals to find hope and happiness even in
the most darkest and difficult moments in a person’s life.
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