Free at Last!: Stories and Songs of Emancipation

Free at Last! is a powerful and moving collection of true stories, spirituals, work songs, blues lyrics, poems, and narrative that sheds light on a lesser-known era in African-American history - the crucial decades between Emancipation and the start of the Civil Rights movement.

Through interwoven vignettes, this book recounts the experiences of black Americans in the South from 1863 to 1954, including a mother's brave search for her stolen children, a wife's refusal to hand over her husband despite an angry mob, and a woman's calm defiance in the face of discrimination.

Masterfully illustrated by Shane W.

Evans, this book is an invaluable resource for teachers, parents, librarians, students, and anyone who values freedom and equality.

With its bold and emotion-filled paintings, Free at Last! is a must-read for anyone looking to understand the struggles and triumphs of African-American history.