Book description
Alex Haley's Roots awakened many Americans to the cruelty of slavery. The Middle Passage focuses attention on the torturous journey which brought slaves from Africa to the Americas, allowing readers to bear witness to the sufferings of an entire people.
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1 author picked The Middle Passage as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
This stunning book was published in 1995, but it is still one of my favorites.Ā Tom Feelingsā black and white illustrations are haunting and powerful. ItĀ wordlessly tells and shows the story of the tortuous journey of the slavesĀ brought from Africa to the Americas. Words are not needed with images thisĀ powerful.
From Laura's list on award-winning, illustrated books on African American history.
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