Washington Black is the story of George Washington Black, an eleven-year-old field slave on a Barbados sugar plantation, and the relationship with his new owner. Author Esi Edugyan discusses the inspiration behind the book, its massive success and her appearance in Kansas City tonight. You can see her at the Kansas City Public Library’s Plaza Branch at 6:30pm.
Washington Black is the story of George Washington Black, an eleven-year-old field slave on a Barbados sugar plantation, and the relationship with his new owner. Author Esi Edugyan discusses the inspiration behind the book, its massive success and her appearance in Kansas City tonight. You can see her at the Kansas City Public Library’s Plaza Branch at 6:30pm.
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