Chronicling the story of the last Africans brought illegally to America in 1860, African Town is a powerful and stunning novel-in-verse.
"This honest, heartrending, and inspiring story is an important and necessary contribution to historical fiction collections for young adult readers." School Library Journal ★ STARRED REVIEW
"The voice of the characters is strong and... the journey itself is not to be missed" School Library Connection
★ STARRED REVIEW
"African Town is a compelling novel that
doubles as an important historic document, invaluable for both classroom use and independent reading." Booklist
★ STARRED REVIEW
"A book that should be both taught and treasured." BookPage ★ STARRED REVIEW
"A thoughtful portrait of how trauma informs and inhibits identity making." BCCB
"an insightful, quickly paced telling that centers tradition and resilience." Publisher's Weekly
Great Reads from Great Places 2022 Reading List Pick for Alabama
