The colonies in north america during the 1800s was a time where slavery entrapped numerous men, women, and children and war was frequent. You could check out joesph millers the problem of slavery as history which is an interesting take on slavery as a strategy throughout history and not terribly long. The premise was a matriarchal culture, and the different attitudes and methods. The book revolves around a wandering knight and the two women he has loved. A story about events when it was finally struck down there too.
All titles are located in the juvenile fiction section. I was asked to answer this, but i have to admit that i have not read a lot of books that deal with the issue of slavery, because i find this issue so emotionally painful that the books are very difficult for me to read for entertainment value. It was still very much a living institution more than seventy years later in australia. In alias grace the true story of grace marks, a young woman accused of murdering her employer, housekeeper, and mistress in 1843 comes to life. A list of fiction and nonfiction books dealing with slavery in the us over the years. A slaveship rebellion was pictured in 1833 by edouard antoine renard. A scriptural, ecclesiastical, and historical view of slavery, from the days of the patriarch abraham, to the nineteenth century new york. An epic reading list for fans of historical fiction novels.
List of books and articles about slavery online research. But then, i wrote it because i found it an interesting exercise. Sven beckert is professor of american history at harvard and author of. Popular historical fiction slavery books goodreads. As i write in my book, empire of cotton, american slavery and the cotton it. Novels about slavery and slaves novel recommendations. Novels fiction books about slavery and human trafficking updated december 7, 2015, sorted alphabetically by book title looking for nonfiction. In an unusual blend of historical fiction, science fiction and fantasy, a 14yearold slave named 47 tells of his fated encounter with 3,000yearold tall john from the planet elle who appears in the guise of a young runaway slave.
The handmaids tale may be all the rage now, but there are more margaret atwood books to love. Although it has flourished in some periods and declined in others, human bondage for profit has never been eradicated completely. Another great piece of fiction about slavery and its aftermath. Today is daisys 22nd birthday and horus decides to give her a present that not even her husband, richard, could compete with. What are the best novels that deal with the issue of slavery. Black history month gives us 29 days to honor african americans and. Instead of putting together a list of the 223,546 best historical fiction books, i opted instead for adult historical fiction showstoppers that present a wide array of time periods, places, characters, and more. Ten books on slavery you need to read politico magazine. Slavery in british territories certainly didnt end with the vote in parliament at 28th of august 1833. Slavery is slavery, a historical fiction fictionpress.
Both procedures are deployed in sisa, a youth novel about slavery. Top 30 books about slavery nonfiction about great books. The final sections focus on how the increased prohibition of the slave trade in the 19th century affected international relations and how, once slavery became illegal in some nations, conditions. Published to coincide with and celebrate the 200th anniversary of the abolition of the english atlantic slave trade in 1807, this is the kind of concise and readable history which could only have been produced by an historian who is completely in command of his subject.
Historical fiction is valued for its potential to enliven the past. Top 30 books about slavery nonfiction nonfiction books about slavery provide factual firsthand accounts from a horrific, painful chapter of our nations history. Motion magazine in 2004, she studied slave narratives and books by the wives of plantation owners. She sees the horrors of slavery around her and is astounded by nightjohna man who could be free, but stays to teach. Suggested historical fiction for first grade canton. Sea singer after his father and brothers fail to return from a voyage to the west, finn, a twelveyearold viking, stows away on leif. A fictional slave narrative based on the life and legal. Young adult historical fiction about african americans. It takes place during the inquisition and frances religious crusade into egypt. The title of the book, slave baby slave, refers to a dutch nursery song. Nov 4, 2019 explore blackperiodfilms board black historical fiction on.
Civil war and slavery as you study the civil war and slavery, let students select books from this collection of fiction and historical fiction. Jamie harrisons compelling debut is a gothic mystery plunked down in the western frontier. Books are suggested for first grade, but remember that each reader is different, and might find something interesting at another level. A slavery desire, a historical fiction fictionpress. A slave with the given name, benjamin mccoy, lived all his life at the hands of the white man, working dawn until dusk everyday for more than thirty years. An intriguing mix of historical fiction, magical realism and science fiction come together in this tale narrated by 47, a 14yearold slave. Slavery transformed the nations politics, too, eventually resulting in a devastating civil warthe most deadly war in the history of the united. A primary source is a work that is being studied, or that provides firsthand or direct evidence on a topic. The book has some problems, but thats not bad if you are doing a scholarly critique. Knowing this area of north carolina, the book was spot on in its depiction of every day life from the mid 1800s through hesters later years in the 1900s. Whittling all historical fiction books into one manageable list is impossible, truly.
Slavery, in fact and fiction the chronicle of higher. Tales of southern slave life by louisa picquet black history books. A broad definition of the slave narrative genre includes all narrated, nonfictional records describing a persons life in bondage. The invention of wings by sue monk kidd, the help by kathryn stockett, the underground railroad by colson wh. Recommended books for children on slavery and the civil war period. Octavia butlers kindred 1979 is one of a string of novels she. Score a books total score is based on multiple factors, including the number of people who have voted for it and how highly those voters ranked the book. Black history month is almost here, and with that comes the celebration of one of the most vibrant and vital cultures in the united states, along with lots of black history books to read. A world history renowned author milton meltzer traces slavery from its origins in prehistoric hunting societies through. As ubakere05 says, soul by soul is simply fantastic and most of walter johnsons work is really good. A tenyearold northern girl encounters the ugly realities of slavery when she visits the south before the civil war.
Antebellum american southern historical fiction a long way from home 1999 connie briscoe this three generation family saga of africanamerican life before, during, and after the civil war, is based on the authors family history, and begins in the household of former president james monroe at montpelier, virginia. It is almost impossible to identify just 10 must read booksthere are scores of indispensable studiesbut to understand the impact of slavery on. I also recently have read two books by alice randall. Slaveryteen fiction, historical fiction teen fiction, books. As we honor the 150th anniversary of many civil war events, what better way for students to make a more personal connection to. Back of the bus by aaron reynolds from the back of the bus, an african american child watches the arrest of rosa parks. United states history civil war, 18611865 fiction 54 underground railroad juvenile literature 53 slavery united states history 50. She has published with both academic and trade presses and is known for centering the experiences of the enslaved in her work. Slavery north carolina raleigh fiction life and opinions of julius melbourn. Coretta scott king 2007 author award winner description from goodreads stolen from her village, sold to the highest bidder, fifteenyearold amari has. This category includes novels about slavery set in the area that is, or became, the united states. Slavery, forbidden love and tragedy spellbinding historical fiction the quint chronicles by sharon maas 4.
African american historical fiction for teens wiki. The wind done gone is a version of gone with the wind from a slaves viewpoint. Historical fact and the fiction of benito cereno the picture desk ltd. Ive got to admit that i hesitated for a while even consulted with some mates before publishing this story. With sketches of the lives and characters of thomas jefferson, john quincy adams, john randolph, and several other eminent american statesmen syracuse. Whats a good nonfiction book about slavery doesnt have. Chains by laurie halse anderson, jeffersons sons by kimberly brubaker bradley, copper sun by sharon m. A new website has caught the attention of educators and parents who are interested in developing a strong curriculum that is submersed in the transatlantic slave trade. When dulcy remleys father misplaces the profits of a mine sale, she is held captive by her exfiancee and fathers business. An 18th century woman journeys from freedom in africa, to slavery in the us, and back to freedom again.
Daina ramey berry is the author and coauthor of multiple awardwinning books, including her most recent work, a black womens history of the united states. Read my escape from slavery by author frederick douglass, free, online. The narrative tells the story of three slaves tom, eliza, and george who begin in kentucky and deal with the hardships in their lives. The united states was founded upon a racial caste system where slavery was legal in all thirteen colonies. The title was derived from a sermon he heard by pastor jeremiah. A different, very personal look at the life of a young girl growing up in slavery, showing good and bad of the times. The following 29 pages are in this category, out of 29 total. List of books and articles about slave narratives online research. Two stories of teens helping slaves escape along the underground railroad. The film tells the story of slavery and forced child labor in the cocoa and chocolate industry and wins a peabody award and two emmy awards. Rebel yell is about 20th century blacks, civil rights, mixed race characters and all that. A list of fiction and nonfiction books dealing with slavery in the us over. Common types of primary sources include works of literature, historical documents, original philosophical writings, and religious texts.
A collection of pictures, recordings and textual narratives of slaves. Dealing with the black pages of history in historical. Historical fiction with romance, intrigue, spies, torture, war and the knights templar. Below are more than 60 books we recommend for the classroom and as background reading for parents and teachers on the history of slavery and resistance in the united states. Find the top 100 most popular items in amazon books best sellers.
Slaveryteen fiction, historical fiction teen fiction. This list may not reflect recent changes learn more. This category has the following 2 subcategories, out of 2 total. Slavery is not and has never been a peculiar institution, but one that is deeply rooted in the history and economy of most countries. A short history of slavery historical novel society. Published to accompany a major exhibit at the new york historical society, the book demonstrates how slavery shaped the daytoday experience of new yorkers, black and white, and how, as a way of doing business, it propelled new york to become the commercial and financial power it is today. Incorrect book the list contains an incorrect book please specify the title of the book. In 1837, libby and her parents journey by wagon to the michigan frontier, where they make a new home near a potawatomi tribe.