Unspoken: Talking About Slavery

Unspoken: Talking About Slavery

By Author / Illustrator

Kwame Alexander, Dare Coulter

Genre

Representation & Inclusion

Age range(s)

9+

Publisher

Andersen Press

ISBN

9781839133404

Format

Paperback / softback

Published

05-10-2023

Synopsis

How do you tell a story that starts in Africa and ends in horror? About strength and pride and refusing to be broken? One that still hurts and still loves?


A powerfully moving, poetic exploration of the story of slavery: from Africa to the tall ships, from back-breaking work in a strange land to resilience and eventual emancipation, Kwame Alexander tells the story that's hard to hear.


Told through the lens of a teacher speaking to their young pupils, and in multiple art styles from award-winning artist and sculptor Dare Coulter, the story of slavery becomes one that you can tell with the bravery to lift your voice.


A must-read for all children and adults alike, and the perfect companion to Kwame Alexander's award-winning picture book The Undefeated.

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