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Freedom braids

Name: Freedom braids
Author: Monique Duncan

Monique Duncan

21 October 2025

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Book Synopsis

Day after day, Nemy is forced to sow seeds in the sugarcane plantation, until one night, she follows a woman called Big Mother to a hidden shack. There, she finds a group of women braiding each other's hair. But these are no ordinary braids. Hidden in each elaborate pattern is a secret - a message that signals their intent to flee and a map to guide them in their escape. Will the paths these courageous women weave guide Nemy to a new home where she can be free?A picture book of love, liberation and legacy inspired by the true story of enslaved African women in Colombia braiding maps to freedom.

About The Author

Monique Duncan is a Black author of Jamaican descent. Her book 'When Mama Braids My Hair' was nominated for the Ezra Jack Keats Award. She has an extensive background in education and fine arts coupled with a passion for teaching and preserving Black history and culture. She lives in New York City.

Product Details

ISBN: 9781836290377
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Lantana Publishing, (21 October 2025)
Weight: 162 grams
Language: English
Dimensions: 260 mm
Categories:: Picture Books