Freedom in Congo Square
(Book)
Contributors
Christie, R. Gregory, 1971- illustrator.
Published
New York, New York : Little Bee Books, [2016].
Status
Franklin Ave. Library - Children's Picture Books - Children
Weatherford, C.
1 available
Weatherford, C.
1 available
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| Location | Call Number | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Franklin Ave. Library - Children's Picture Books - Children | Weatherford, C. | On Shelf |
Subjects
LC Subjects
African Americans -- History -- Juvenile fiction.
African Americans -- Louisiana -- New Orleans -- History -- Juvenile fiction.
African Americans -- Louisiana -- New Orleans -- Social life and customs -- Juvenile fiction.
Congo Square (New Orleans, La.) -- History -- Juvenile fiction.
New Orleans (La.) -- History -- Juvenile fiction.
Picture books for children.
Slavery -- United States -- History -- Juvenile fiction.
African Americans -- Louisiana -- New Orleans -- History -- Juvenile fiction.
African Americans -- Louisiana -- New Orleans -- Social life and customs -- Juvenile fiction.
Congo Square (New Orleans, La.) -- History -- Juvenile fiction.
New Orleans (La.) -- History -- Juvenile fiction.
Picture books for children.
Slavery -- United States -- History -- Juvenile fiction.
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Published
New York, New York : Little Bee Books, [2016].
Format
Book
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : illustrations, color ; 29 cm.
Language
English
Accelerated Reader
LG
Level 5.4, 1 Points
Level 5.4, 1 Points
Notes
Description
As slaves relentlessly toiled in an unjust system in 19th century Louisiana, they all counted down the days until Sunday, when at least for half a day they were briefly able to congregate in Congo Square in New Orleans. Here they were free to set up an open market, sing, dance, and play music. They were free to forget their cares, their struggles, and their oppression. This story chronicles slaves' duties each day, from chopping logs on Mondays to baking bread on Wednesdays to plucking hens on Saturday, and builds to the freedom of Sundays and the special experience of an afternoon spent in Congo Square.
Citations
APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Weatherford, C. B., & Christie, R. G. (2016). Freedom in Congo Square (First edition.). Little Bee Books.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Weatherford, Carole Boston, 1956- and R. Gregory Christie. 2016. Freedom in Congo Square. Little Bee Books.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Weatherford, Carole Boston, 1956- and R. Gregory Christie. Freedom in Congo Square Little Bee Books, 2016.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Weatherford, Carole Boston, and R. Gregory Christie. Freedom in Congo Square First edition., Little Bee Books, 2016.
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