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Keywords

african american, anger, art, body parts, books, bravery, buildings, careers, change, church, community, courage, education, family, fire, freedom, god, hard work, history, music, neighbors, poetry, quilt, relationship, religion, running, school, slavery, song, spiritual, stars, teaching

Title

Freedom school, yes!

Description

Jolie shows courage in her community by protecting the school that will educate her and others. Jolie is afraid others will burn down the school. Jolie never gives up hope, and learns about famous African Americans who were brave and made a difference in their community, just like Jolie.

Author

Littlesugar, Amy

Publisher

Philomel Books

Illustrator

Cooper, Floyd

ISBN

0-399-23006-8

City of Publication

New York

Year of Publication

2001

Author of Abstract

Abstract provided by Bianca Guynn, 2010

Citation

Littlesugar, Amy, “Freedom school, yes!,” Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University, accessed September 24, 2023, https://dlp.lib.miamioh.edu/picturebook/items/show/13540.