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Freedom Braids by Oboh Moses
Day after day, Nemy is forced to sow seeds in the sugarcane plantation, until one night, she follows a woman called Big Mother to a hidden shack. There, she finds a group of women braiding each other’s hair. But these are no ordinary braids.
Hidden in each elaborate pattern is a secret – a message that signals their intent to flee and a map to guide them in their escape. Will the paths these courageous women weave guide Nemy to a new home where she can be free?A picture book of love, liberation and legacy inspired by the true story of enslaved African women in Colombia braiding maps to freedom.
Why it's on The Cornrow?
Well this is a no brainer. We love the history of the cornrow so much we named our business after them! The stories of the Palenque braiders of Colombia are some of the most inspiring and exciting stories of human resistance and resilience you will ever hear. We are so happy they have been made accessible to children in a picture book.
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