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  Royal Diaries, The: Anacaona, Golden Flower, Quisqueya, Haiti, 149 (EBK) by Danticat, Edwidge Queen Anacaona was the wife of one of Haiti's rulers, and a composer of songs and poems, making her popular among her people. When the Spanish conquistadors discovered the island and began to settle there in 1492, they treated the natives very cruelly. The natives revolted, and the Spanish governor of Haiti ordered the arrests of several native nobles, including Anacaona, who was eventually captured and executed, to the horror of her people. With her signature narrative grace, Edwidge Danticat brings Haiti's beautiful Queen Anacaona to life. A companion to the acclaimed Dear America series, The Royal Diaries is a groundbreaking series about real historical figures—young princesses, queens, and other female royals. Written by some of today's most acclaimed authors, these books also feature extra material that offers a glimpse into the time period—and may inspire kids to find out more! About the Author: Edwidge Danticat was born in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, and moved to Brooklyn at the age of 12. Danticat grew up speaking French and Creole and spoke no English when she arrived in the United States. After two years, she began writing in English and quickly became an accomplished writer of short stories and novels. She lives in New York and teaches creative writing at New York University. $5.99 You save: 45% books;ebooks;ebooks | Ages 10-13

  
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Nzingha

Warrior Of Matamba, Angola, 1595

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Author: Patricia McKissack

Interest Level:
6-8

Lexile Framework:
750L

Grade Level Equivalent:
5.9

Age:
11-13

Genre:
Diaries and Journals, Historical Fiction, Series

Subject:
Africa, Women's History and Experience, Leadership and Responsibility, Early African Empires, Monarchy and Royalty

"Nzingha...was born in a land in which women were predestined to be subservient to men's whims. Nzingha, however, broke that rule and, following her father's footsteps, became a leader after his death... [T]he author's use of time lines, seasons, and actual place names makes the story believable and interesting... The maps, photos, glossary, illustrations, and genealogical trees enhance the presentation." — School Library Journal

Patricia C. McKissack has written over one hundred books about the African-American experience, on her own and in collaboration with Fredrick L. McKissack. Before becoming a full-time writer, Patricia McKissack worked as a teacher and then as an editor of children's books.