A nineteenthcentury american girl is an account of the life of an african american girl born free in new york in 1848. The poignant story, based on the memoir of maritcha remond lyons, shows what it was like to be a black child born free and living in new york city in the mid1800s. Tonya bolden has written a number of books for children. A nineteenthcentury american girl bolden, tonya on. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or. A nineteenthcentury american girl tonya bolden, edward miller on. A nineteenthcentury american girl ebook written by tonya bolden. Maritcha a nineteenthcentury american girl by tonya bolden. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone. It tells the true story of a young black girl who was born free and raised in new york city during the middle of the nineteenth century. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read maritcha. Meet tonya bolden and hear her read excerpts from her book maritcha.
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