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This biographical account follows George Moses Horton, a North Carolina slave who taught himself to read and subsequently earned money to purchase moments of freedom. Horton became the first African American writer published in the Southern United States, using his poetry to challenge and expose the injustices of slavery. The story, written for young readers, highlights his perseverance, literary talent, and role as a pioneering African American poet. The book was honored with the Ezra Jack Keats Award for its contribution to children's literature.
First publish date: 2015
Genre: Biography & Autobiography/Biography
Authors: Don Tate
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