Freewater
Written by Amina Luqman-Dawson. Published by JIMMY Patterson/Little, Brown Books for Young Readers.
About
A lyrical narrative tells the story of several children who escape slavery to discover freedom among a community of formerly enslaved Black people living in the Great Dismal Swamp.
Awards Won
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John Newbery Medal
The Newbery Medal is awarded annually by the Association for Library Service to Children, a division of the American Library Association, to the author of the most distinguished contribution to American literature for children.
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2023 - Winner(s) |
