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Chapter Books Grades 3-7
Barracoon (Adapted for Young Readers) by Zora Neale Hurston, Adapted by Ibram X. Kendi
Experience the incredible life story of Cudjo Lewis, one of the last survivors of the Atlantic human trade, in this adaptation of the critically acclaimed Barracoon. At eighty-six years old, Cudjo recounts his capture and enslavement, becoming the sole living witness to this dark chapter in history. Collaborating with Zora Neale Hurston, Cudjo’s firsthand narrative is now brought to young readers by historian Ibram X. Kendi, providing essential historical insight. Illustrated by Jazzmen Lee-Johnson, this poignant retelling is a vital addition to our understanding of the past.
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