Africa is My Home: A Child of the Amistad

Africa is My Home: A Child of the Amistad

By Monica Edinger, Illustrated by Robert Byrd

This story is based on a real person,nine-year-old Magulu, who is captured in Africa and sold into slavery in New England. Her life is followed until she, as an adult, becomes a teacher in her beloved homeland.

Nominated

2016-2017 Crown Award

Reading Level: 5.3

Published by Candlewick

ISBN# 978-0763650384 (PB, HB)