Freedom in Congo Square /

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

"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....

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Main Author: Weatherford, Carole Boston, 1956- (Author)
Other Authors: Christie, R. Gregory, 1971- (Illustrator)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: New York, New York : Little Bee Books, [2016]
Edition:First edition.
Subjects:
African Americans > Louisiana > New Orleans > History > Juvenile literature.
African Americans > Louisiana > New Orleans > Social life and customs > Juvenile literature.
Picture books for children.
Stories in rhyme.
Slavery > Juvenile literature.
African Americans > History > Juvenile literature.
African Americans.
African Americans > Social life and customs.
Slavery.
Congo Square (New Orleans, La.) > History > Juvenile literature.
New Orleans (La.) > History > Juvenile literature.
Louisiana > New Orleans.
Louisiana > New Orleans > Congo Square.
History.
Juvenile works.

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Call Number: PZ8.3.W374 F74 2016
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