About This Book
Reach for this book when your teenager is ready to engage with the unvarnished history of the Transatlantic Slave Trade through a deeply personal and human lens. This is a vital resource for parents looking to foster empathy and discuss the resilience of the human spirit in the face of systemic injustice and historical trauma. The story follows fifteen year old Amari from her peaceful village in Africa through the horrors of the Middle Passage and her eventual arrival in the Carolinas. While the narrative is unflinching in its portrayal of physical and emotional suffering, it is ultimately a testament to the power of hope and the endurance of the human soul. Due to the graphic nature of the violence and the intense subject matter, it is best suited for mature readers ages 14 and up who are ready to process the darker chapters of history with parental or educator support.
