Freedom in Congo Square / by Carole Boston Weatherford ; illustrated by R. Gregory Christie.

First edition.

1499801033
9781499801033

New York, New York : Little Bee Books, [2016]

©2016

English

1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 29 cm

F379.N57 C667 2016

976.3/35

"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."--Provided by publisher.

Ages 4-8.

New York Times Best Illustrated, 2016.
Caldecott Honor, 2017.
Charlotte Zolotow Award, 2017.

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