African Town
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| Author | Irene Latham Charles Waters |
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| Genre | Fiction |
Publication date | 2022 |
Africa Town is a 2022 young adult historical fiction novel written by Irene Latham and Charles Waters.[1][2][3] It tells the story of the Clotilda, the last known ship to bring enslaved people to the United States.[3]
Reception
[edit]The book received praised for its handling of history and its use of both prose and poetry.[3][4]
References
[edit]- ^ Penguinandrandomhouse.com
- ^ "'African Town' traces the history of the last slave ship sent to the U.S." NPR. Archived from the original on April 13, 2023.
- ^ a b c AFRICAN TOWN | Kirkus Reviews.
- ^ Waters, Latham, Irene & Charles. "African Town". School Library Journal. Retrieved May 10, 2025.
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