Readers interested in finding out more about slavery and historical fiction may enjoy some of the following titles. The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain receives deep praise and elicits strong controversy as it grapples with issues of slavery and the quest for freedom. Janet Cave's African Americans: Voices of Triumph: Perseverance presents a spirited history of the African American from slavery to today.

Illustrated with black-and-white photographs, the book features diaries, letters, and census records, supplying remarkable facts and tales to create an interesting history of slavery. The Africans (We Came to North America) by Jen Green explores the African immigrants who arrived in North America—kidnapped from their homelands and imported as slaves. Detailed maps illustrate where they settled. The novel highlights how they ultimately prospered against over-whelming prejudice and how they celebrate their traditions today. For a true story about the...