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Born a free man in New York State in 1808, Solomon Northup was kidnapped in Washington, D.C., in 1841. He spent the next 12 years as a slave on a Louisiana cotton plantation, and during this time he was frequently abused and often afraid for his life. This is his detailed description of slave life and plantation society.
2) Grass
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2019.
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"Grass is a powerful anti-war graphic novel, offering up firsthand the life story of a Korean girl named Okseon Lee who was forced into sexual slavery for the Japanese Imperial Army during the second World War - a disputed chapter in 20th century Asian history. Beginning in Lee's childhood, Grass shows the leadup to World War II from a child's vulnerable perspective, detailing how one person experienced the Japanese occupation and the widespread suffering...
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[2004]
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Renowned children's book author Julius Lester reflects on his childhood and the experiences that shaped his journey to becoming a writer. Lester explores his German and African-American roots as well as his conversion to Judaism. He also discusses his work, including his Newbery Honor-winning book, To Be a Slave, and his retellings of folktales.
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