4.33 avg rating — 2,175 ratings

"Freedom Over Me: Eleven Slaves, Their Lives and Dreams Brought to Life is a powerful, moving story of slavery and dreams of freedom. This books is a heart wrenching story of the lives of those sold into slavery, how they coped with life - at hand of their owners, what they were thinking, what their dreams of freedom could have been, and how they empowered themselves to happiness by way of song, dance, music, and storytelling.Ashley Bryan did a wonderful job of taking historical documents from the days of slavery and creating a masterful, upbeat story with beautiful collages, portraits, and drawings to honor real people and real events in history."

4.12 avg rating — 4,810 ratings

"Love the literary flavor of Natalie Lloyd's books. She shares one positive message after another in this extraordinary story. She combats bullyism with positivity!

This Tennessee story offers a delightful brew to readers and a hearty welcome; even the local cemetery seems friendly with mystical song notes in the air, wildflowers popping up, & the magic of starlight along the way. The book invites the readers to ponder the history of the Civil War. Count my vote as a Newbery Award winner!
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