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[1481456903] [9781481456906] Freedom Over Me: Eleven Slaves, Their Lives and Dreams Brought to Life by Ashley Bryan (Coretta Scott King Illustrator Honor Books)- Hardcover
An illustrated collection that imagines the dreams and dignity of eleven enslaved people listed for sale in 1828, blending poetry and portraiture to honor their humanity.
About This Book
Freedom Over Me presents the imagined inner lives of eleven enslaved people through poetry and illustration.
The work draws on a historical document listing enslaved individuals for sale in 1828.
Each profile pairs biographical fragments with original verse and portraiture.
The book highlights resilience, creativity, and the longing for freedom.
Intended for young readers, it offers an accessible entry into difficult history.
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