Jan 15, 1992 | ISBN 9780679819974 | 3-7 years
“A fine rendering of history in picture book format.”–Booklist, Starred
“An extraordinary and inspiring tribute to a unique part of African-American
history.”–Boston Globe
“The artist’s hauntingly muted pictures propel the story forward and make
it memorable.”–Washington Post Book World
Booklist Books for Youth Editors’ Choice WINNER 1988
Library of Congress Children’s Books of the Year WINNER 1988
Reading Rainbow Feature Books WINNER 1988