Maritcha

A 2006 Coretta Scott King Author Honor Book, this riveting tale follows the true story of Maritcha, a free black girl growing up in New York City in the 1850s and `60s. Though her parents were active in the Underground Railroad, Maritcha experienced a fascinatingly routine childhood until the 1863 Draft Riots forced her family to leave their home. Upon settling in Providence, Rhode Island, Maritcha bravely sued to attend the only high school in town, an all-white institution. This arresting, inspiring story is based on a memoir and includes historical reproductions, B&W photographs, and illustrations. Copyright (C) Muze Inc. 2005. For personal use only. All rights reserved.