Title: Day of Tears
Author: Julius Lester
Illustrator: No illustrations
Genre: Historical Fiction
Sub Genre: African American
Theme: Social Issues, Civil War Period, Racism
Primary & Secondary Characters: Emma, Pierce Butler, Fanny Kemble, daughters
Award(s): Coretta Scott King Award
Chicago Public Library Best of the Best Books 2005
2006 Bank Street Best Books of the Year List
New York Public Library Books for the Teen age List
Date of Publication: 2007
Publishing Company: Perfection Learning Prebound
Summary of Book:
This is a historical novel that is told through dialogue. It is a story of a man named Pierce Butler who has to sale of hundreds of slaves just so he can pay off gambling debts. The book has many characters who tell their stories through dialogue. They consist of slaves and owners. It is based on an actual slave auction. The story is very realistic in that it is historical fiction. I would use this book in the classroom while studying slavery. It helps the children see slavery from several different points of view. It is emotional and heart touching but also very informative. Great book!
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