Freedom in Congo Square
(Book)
Contributors
Christie, R. Gregory, 1971- illustrator.
Published
New York, New York : Little Bee Books, [2016].
Format
Book
Edition
First edition.
ISBN
1499801033, 9781499801033
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 29 cm
Status
East Providence (Weaver) - Children's
E Wea
1 available
E Wea
1 available
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Published
New York, New York : Little Bee Books, [2016].
Edition
First edition.
Language
English
ISBN
1499801033, 9781499801033
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."--Provided by publisher.
Target Audience
Ages 4-8.
Subjects
LC Subjects
African Americans -- Louisiana -- New Orleans -- History -- Juvenile literature.
African Americans -- Louisiana -- New Orleans -- Social life and customs -- Juvenile literature.
Congo Square (New Orleans, La.) -- History -- Juvenile literature.
New Orleans (La.) -- History -- Juvenile literature.
Stories in rhyme.
African Americans -- Louisiana -- New Orleans -- Social life and customs -- Juvenile literature.
Congo Square (New Orleans, La.) -- History -- Juvenile literature.
New Orleans (La.) -- History -- Juvenile literature.
Stories in rhyme.
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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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