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Diouf, Sylviane A.

Growing Up in Slavery

96 pp. | Lerner/Millbrook | March, 2001 | Library ISBN 0-7613-1763-5 $$24.90
(4) 4-6 This book offers an informative, broad overview of life for young African slaves in the United States. The sophisticated survey discusses the abduction of children from Africa, their living conditions in America, games and activities, education opportunities, and the quest for freedom. While the book design is rather dull, the black-and-white archival photographs and reproductions break up the fairly dense text. Bib., glos., ind.
Reviewer: Jeannine M. Chapman

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