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In "Pink and Say," Patricia Polacco recounts the remarkable friendship between Say Curtis, a white Union soldier, and his fellow soldier, Pinkus Aylee, a Black soldier. Their bond is tested when both are captured by Southern troops, highlighting the complex realities of the Civil War era. The narrative is grounded in the author’s family history, as the story is based on a true event involving her great‑great‑grandfather.
First publish date: 1994
Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books
Authors: Patricia Polacco
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