Luqman Dawson Amina (143 results)

Condition: Very Good. Very Good.

Condition: Good. Signs of wear and consistent use.

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. The city of Petersburg has distinguished itself as a special place for African American history. African Americans in Petersburg have overcome racial and political obstacles placed in their paths. The city was the site of one of the largest free black populations in the South leading up to the Civil War, and more black soldiers participated in the Siege of Petersburg than in any other Civil War engagement. The city is the location of First Baptist Church, the nation s oldest black church; has produced trailblazers in political life, including Virginia s first black mayor; and is the site of the famous Halifax Triangle, a thriving black business district. This diverse and poignant collection of photographs reveals a heritage rich in entrepreneurial spirit, devotion to church life, and unshakable courage in the struggle for civil rights." The city of Petersburg has distinguished itself as a special place for African American history. African Americans in Petersburg have overcome racial and political obstacles placed in their paths. The city was the site of one of the largest free black populations in the South leading up to the Civil War, and more black soldiers participated in the Siege of Petersburg than in any other Civil War engagement. The city is the location of First Baptist Church, the nation's oldest black church; has produced trailblazers in political life, including Virginia's first black mayor; and is the site of the famous Halifax Triangle, a thriving black business district. This diverse and poignant collection of photographs reveals a heritage rich in entrepreneurial spirit, devotion to church life, and unshakable courage in the struggle for civil rights. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Hardback or Cased Book. Condition: New. African Americans of Petersburg 0.91. Book.

Hardcover. Condition: VeryGood. A copy that may have been read, very minimal wear and tear. May have a remainder mark.

Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Condition: Good. Good condition ex-library book with usual library markings and stickers.

Hardcover. Condition: As New. Dust Jacket Condition: As New. 1st Edition. First edition, third printing. Book is as-new without any bumps at the spine. Book corners are sharp. Dust jacket is as-new and protected in Brodart cover. Book is unread, unmarked and signed by the author on a publisher's bookplate affixed to the title page. Signed by Author(s).

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. First edition, first printing. Book is near-fine with mild bumps at the spine. Book corners are sharp. Dust jacket is very good with a small tear at the top of spine and protected in Brodart cover. Book is unread, unmarked and signed by the author on a publisher's bookplate affixed to the title page. Winner of the 2023 Newbery Award. Signed by Author(s).

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. Newbery Award winner. First printing copy in new and unread condition. No award sticker to jacket; price intact on flap. Not Signed.

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. First Edition/First Printing. This copy of "Freewater" has been SIGNED by Amina Luqman-Dawson on the title page. This from her appearance at the Gaithersburg Book Festival in Gaithersburg, MD on May 20, 2023. Slight bump to spine ends. Winner of the 2023 John Newbery Medal and the 2023 Coretta Scott King Award; Amina Luqman-Dawson is the first woman to win both awards. Signed by Author(s).

Hardcover. Condition: As New. Dust Jacket Condition: As New. 1st Edition. First edition, first printing. Book is as-new without any significant bumps at the spine. Book corners are sharp. Dust jacket is as-new and protected in Brodart cover. Book is unread, unmarked and signed by the author on the title page (not tipped-in). Winner of the 2023 Newbery Award. A pristine copy. Signed by Author(s).

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. Signed by the author on the title page. First printing. Hardcover, bound in boards with dust jacket. Light edge-wear with slight corner bumps; prior owner name on the fly leaf marked through. Signed by Author(s).

Hardcover. Condition: New. Dust Jacket Condition: New. 1st Edition. First edition. Hard cover. Little, Brown Books for Young Readers (2022) New in new dust jacket. Signed by author. SIGNED FIRST EDITION THIRD PRINTING Hardcover: new. Dust jacket: new. Signed by the author to laid in publisher's specific bookplate. First edition, third printing stated. Book is brand new, never read. Dust jacket is wrapped in protective archival grade mylar. Photos available upon request. Winner of the John Newbery Medal Winner of the Coretta Scott King Author Award Award-winning author Amina Luqman-Dawson pens a lyrical, accessible historical middle-grade novel about two enslaved children's escape from a plantation and the many ways they find freedom. After an entire young life of enslavement, twelve-year-old Homer escapes Southerland Plantation with his little sister Ada, leaving his beloved mother behind. Much as he adores her and fears for her life, Homer knows there's no turning back, not with the overseer on their trail. Through tangled vines, secret doorways, and over a sky bridge, the two find a secret community called Freewater, deep in the recesses of the swamp. In this new, free society made up of escaped slaves and some born-free children, Homer cautiously embraces a set of spirited friends, almost forgetting where he came from. But when he learns of a threat that could destroy Freewater, he hatches a plan to return to Southerland plantation, overcome his own cautious nature, and free his mother from enslavement. Loosely based on a little-mined but important piece of history, this is an inspiring and deeply empowering story of survival, love, and courage. Signed by Author(s).

Hardcover. Condition: New. Dust Jacket Condition: New. 1st Edition. SCARCE SIGNED! FIRST EDITION, third printing stated. Book is brand new and unread. Personally hand signed directly to the full title page along with the date and location of signing (6/17/23 Washington D.C.) NOT a tip in. NOT a bookplate. One of the rarest copies available for sale. Dust jacket hand covered in protective archival grade Mylar for many worry free years of reading/collecting! Photos available upon request. Winner of the John Newbery Medal Winner of the Coretta Scott King Author Award An Indiebound Bestseller A New York Times Bestseller Award-winning author Amina Luqman-Dawson pens a lyrical, accessible historical middle-grade novel about two enslaved children s escape from a plantation and the many ways they find freedom. Under the cover of night, twelve-year-old Homer flees Southerland Plantation with his little sister Ada, unwillingly leaving their beloved mother behind. Much as he adores her and fears for her life, Homer knows there s no turning back, not with the overseer on their trail. Through tangled vines, secret doorways, and over a sky bridge, the two find a secret community called Freewater, deep in the swamp. In this society created by formerly enslaved people and some freeborn children, Homer finds new friends, almost forgetting where he came from. But when he learns of a threat that could destroy Freewater, he crafts a plan to find his mother and help his new home. Deeply inspiring and loosely based on the history of maroon communities in the South, this is a striking tale of survival, adventure, friendship, and courage. Signed by Author(s).

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. Signed by the author on a publisher's bookplate laid inside. First printing (1, 2021). Hardcover, bound in boards with dust jacket. Unmarked. Signed by Author(s).