Amistad Rising: A Story of Freedom
by Veronica Chambers, Paul Lee (Illustrator)
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A fictional account of the 1839 revolt of Africans aboard the slave ship Amistad and the subsequent legal case argued before the Supreme Court in 1841 by former president John Quincy Adams.Tags
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I think that this book would be good to read to kids to teach them about slavery and how horrible slave trading was. I also think that it could teach them to have courage to reach for their goals and not to give up until they achieve them.
Tale of Singbe/Joseph Cinque. Captured as a slave destined for America, on board the Amistad Cinque leads a mutiny. For a brief time the captives enjoy freedom. Discusses the subsequent court battles and John Quincy Adam's involvement. Detailed illustrations allow the text to become more real, personal.
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Veronica Chambers was born in Panama and raised in Brooklyn. She attended Simon's Rock College at Bard. She is a prolific writter. Mama's Girl is her acclaimed memoir. Some of her other work includes Kickboxing Geishas: How Japanese Women Are Changing Their Nation, and The Joy of Doing Things Badly: A Girl's Guide to Love, Life and Foolish show more Bravery. She has contributed to several anthologies and has also written books for children and teens. Her latest book as a contributor is in Michael Strahan's book, Wake Up Happy: The Dream Big, Win Big Guide to Transforming Your Life. show less
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- 1998
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- English
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