Freedom Braids

"Day after day, Nemy sows seeds, pulls weeds, and strips leaves in the sugarcane plantation where she is enslaved. But one night, seh follows a woman called Big Mother to a hidden shack. There, she finds a group of women braiding each other's hair. But these are no ordinary braids. Hidden in each elaborate pattern is a secret--a message signaling their intent to flee and a map to guide them in their escape. Will the paths these courageous women weave bring Nemy to a new home where she can be free?"--Publisher description.

About the author

Monique Duncan is an American author of Jamaican descent who aims to inspire and affirm children through her books. Her book When Mama Braids My Hair was nominated for the Ezra Jack Keats Award. She lives in New York City.

Product details

• Authors: Monique Duncan
• Assisted by: Oboh Moses (Illustration)
• Publisher: Lantana Publishing
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 03.10.2024
• EAN: 9781915244802
• ISBN: 978-1-915244-80-2
• No. of pages: 32
• Dimensions: 270 mm x 270 mm x 10 mm
• Weight: 356 g
• Illustrations: Illustrations, color
• Subject: Children's and young people's books > Picture books