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Barracoon: Adapted for Young Readers

By Zora Neale Hurston Adapted by Ibram X. Kendi Illustrated by Jazzmen Lee-Johnson 5 stars A fantastic historical text adapted for young readers. Barracoon tells the story of Kossola (Cudjo Lewis), one of the men who was brought to America on the last slave ship, Clotilda. The story follows Kossola’s life in Africa, his capture,…

Barracoon: The Story of the Last "Black Cargo"

Mar 10

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Barracoon: The Story of the Last “Black Cargo”

by Zora Neale Hurston Edited by Deborah G. Plant Forward by Alice Walker 5 stars An incredible read. Barracoon not only tells Cudjo Lewis’ story in his own words, but also the story of how Hurston’s relationship with him grew and the history of the book’s publication. About half of the book comes directly from…

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Barracoon: Adapted for Young Readers

Barracoon: The Story of the Last “Black Cargo”