Jonkonnu: A Story from the Sketchbook of Winslow Hoimer

by Amy Littlesugar, Ian Schoenherr (Illustrator)

In a story based on Winslow Homer's accounts of an 1876 trip to Petersburg, Virginia, the artist stirs up controversy when he poses freed slaves in colorful costumes while he paints a tribute to Jonkonnu, an African-American holiday celebrating freedom from slavery.

Genres: Art, Childrens

Hardcover

First published December 29, 1997

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[Cheryl]

high priority; WI only