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Solomon Northup

Solomon Northup was a free African American living in New York in the 1800s when he was captured and sold into slavery into the south. His memoirs of the experience were published as Twelve Years a Slave.
12 Years a Slave
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Twelve Years a Slave

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12 Years a Slave
12 Years a Slave (Movie Tie-In)
Twelve Years a Slave

Books for Juneteenth

Juneteenth, which is recognized on June 19th each year, celebrates the end of slavery in the United States. We are highlighting books from Black writers that provide insight into the rich complexity of the Black experience through history, memoir, literature, and poetry. Find our full collection of Juneteenth titles here.

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