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Never Forgotten

by Patricia C. McKissack · 2011

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A 2012 Coretta Scott King Author Honor Book

"Forceful and iconic," raved Publishers Weeklyin a starred review. This gorgeous picture book by Newbery Honor winner Patricia C. McKissack and two-time Caldecott Medal-winning husband-and-wife team Leo and Diane Dillon is sure to become a treasured keepsake for African American families. Set in West Africa, this a lyrical story-in-verse is about a young black boy who is kidnapped and sold into slavery, and his father who is left behind to mourn the loss of his son. Here's a beautiful, powerful, truly unforgettable story about family, memory, and freedom.

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historical fictionhistorical fictionMore like thisLess of this
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African AmericanAfrican AmericanMore like thisLess of thisslaveryslaveryMore like thisLess of thisdiversitydiversityMore like thisLess of thisAmerican historyAmerican historyMore like thisLess of thissocial justicesocial justiceMore like thisLess of this
Setting
AfricaAfricaMore like thisLess of this
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historyhistoryMore like thisLess of this
Audience
picture bookschildrensmiddle grade
Length
short · 48 pages
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poetrypoetryMore like thisLess of this

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