Freedom braids

"Day after day, Nemy sows seeds, pulls weeds, and strips leaves, until one night, she 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 that sign...

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Main Author: Duncan, Monique (African American author) (Author)
Other Authors: Moses, Oboh (Illustrator)
Format: Books Print Book
Language:English
Published: Newbury : Lantana Publishing Ltd., 2024.
Edition:American edition.
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Summary:"Day after day, Nemy sows seeds, pulls weeds, and strips leaves, until one night, she 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 that signals their intent to flee and a map to guide them in their escape. Will the paths these courageous women weave guide Nemy to a new home where she can be free?"--
Physical Description:1 volume (unpaged) : illustrations, color ; 27 x 27 cm
ISBN:9781915244802
1915244803
Author Notes: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. Oboh Moses is a Black digital illustrator who has been passionate about art since he was seven years old. In 2021, his work was selected for the American Illustration 40th anniversary annual award book. He lives and works in Lagos, Nigeria.