Freewater
2022 children's novel by Amina Luqman-Dawson / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Freewater is a 2022 children's novel by American author Amina Luqman-Dawson, and published by Little Brown and Company. The story, about two young children who escape from slavery and find a community in the Great Dismal Swamp, won both the Coretta Scott King Award and Newbery Medal in 2023.[1][2]
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Author | Amina Luqman-Dawson |
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Language | English |
Genre | Historical fiction |
Publisher | Little, Brown Books for Young Readers |
Publication date | February 1, 2022 |
Publication place | United States |
Awards | 2023 Coretta Scott King Author Award Newbery Medal |
ISBN | 978-0316056618 |
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