Barracoon: Adapted for Young Readers

In this first middle grade collaboration by Zora Neale Hurston and Ibram X. Kendi, young readers explore the remarkable true story of Cudjo Lewis, one of the last survivors of the Atlantic slave trade. At eighty-six, Cudjo became the only living person to recount his experiences of capture and enslavement, sharing his story with Hurston. Adapted for younger audiences with thoughtful historical context, this poignant work serves as an important contribution to understanding shared history and culture.