Ajeemah and His Son
Ajeemah and His Son by James Berry, published by Harper Collins on January 30, 1994, is a poignant narrative set against the backdrop of the slave trade in 1807. This edition, comprising 96 pages, presents the harrowing journey of Ajeemah and his son, Atu, who are forcibly taken from their home in Africa while on their way to deliver a dowry. Their lives are irrevocably altered as they are transported to Jamaica and sold into slavery, separated from each other and their former lives.
Readers will find a deeply emotional exploration of dignity and humanity amidst the brutal realities of slavery. The story highlights the experiences of African individuals during this dark period, offering insights into their struggles and resilience. With themes rooted in historical context, the book engages with subjects such as juvenile fiction and the African American experience, making it a significant addition to discussions about history and identity.
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In 1807, at the height of the slave trade, Ajeemah and his son, Atu, are snatched by slave traders from their home in Africa while en route to deliver a dowry to Atu’s bride-to-be. Ajeemah and Atu are then taken to Jamaica and sold to neighboring plantations’never to see one another again. “Readers will come away with a new sense of respect for those who maintained their dignity and humanity under the cruelest of circumstances.”‘SLJ. “Each moment here of the Jamaican-born poet’s terse, melodious narrative is laden with emotion. . . . Brilliant, complex, powerfully written.”––K.
Notable Children’s Book of 1993 (ALA)
1993 Best Books for Young Adults (ALA)
1993 Fanfare Honor List (The Horn Book)
1992 Books for Youth Editors’ Choices (BL)
Notable 1992 Children’s Trade Books in Social Studies (NCSS/CBC)
Bulletin Blue Ribbons 1992 (C)
1993 Books for the Teen Age (NY Public Library)
Children’s Books of 1992 (Library of Congress)
1993 Boston Globe-Horn Book Fiction Award
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