BOOKS by Sylviane A Diouf

Servants of Allah: African Muslims Enslaved in the Americas more books like this

by Sylviane A Diouf, Sylviane Kamara

"Servants of Allah opens a new door on the African Diaspora and provides readers with even more insight into Islam, as well as enslaved Africans. Diouf's study greatly enhances current literature on the Diaspora." --"Jason Zappe, Copley News Service Dec '98" "This historical study is ground-breaking not only in its theme but also its approach, ...

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Dreams of Africa in Alabama: The Slave Ship Clotilda and the Story of the Last Africans Brought to America more books like this

by Sylviane A Diouf

This is the fascinating story of the "Clotilda," the last ship to bring African slaves to America, the shameful antecedents to the incident, and the unusual and inspiring aftermath. Published to coincide with the 200th anniversary of the abolition of the transatlantic slave trade.

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Bintou's Braids more books like this

by Sylviane A Diouf, Shane W Evans (Illustrator)

Bintou, a girl with short, frizzy hair, imagines how wonderful life will be when her hair is long enough for her to wear in the braided style favored by most of the women in her West African village. Bintou's grandmother reminds her that girls are only allowed to wear their hair in tufts or cornrows to avoid being perceived as vain. Will Bintou ...

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Growing Up in Slavery more books like this

by Sylviane A Diouf

A childhood spent in slavery was dismal and frequently heartbreaking. Some children came to be slaves when they were kidnapped from their homes in Africa and brought to North America. Others were born enslaved and knew no other life. Despite the hardship and suffering, the children of slavery never quite lost their spirit -- and as we recognize ...

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In Motion: The African-American Migration Experience more books like this

by Schomburg Ctr for Resrch in Black Cultur, Howard Dodson, Sylviane A Diouf

"Featured are firsthand accounts of male and female slaves, runaways and free migrants from around the world, as well as letters, documents, news stories and archival photographs that help demonstrate the impact black migration has had on America's social, economic, political and cultural development."

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Growing Up in Crawfish Country: A Cajun Childhood more books like this

by Karen Gravelle, Ph.D., Sylviane A Diouf

Describes aspects of contemporary life such as special traditions, religious beliefs, music, foods, ways of talking, and languages found among the people of Cajun country in Louisiana.

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Fighting Slave Trade: West African Strategies more books like this

by Sylviane A Diouf

Explores in a systematic manner the strategies Africans used to protect and defend themselves and their communities from the onslaught of the Atlantic slave trade and how they assaulted it.

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Kings and Queens of East Africa more books like this

by S Diouf

Surveys historical regions and kingdoms of East Africa, with biographies of Ranavalona I, Queen of Madagascar; Yambio, King of the Azande; and Menelik II, Emperor of Ethiopia.

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Kings and Queens of West Africa more books like this

by S Diouf

A survey of the historical regions and kingdoms of West Africa including biographies of Mansa Musa, Emperor of Mali (c. 1280-1337); Osei Tutu, King of Asante (c. 1660-1717); and Ndate Yalla Mbodj, Queen of Walo (c. 1810-1860).

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Fighting the Slave Trade: West African Strategies more books like this

by Sylviane A Diouf

Fighting the Slave Trade is the first book to explore in a systematic manner the strategies Africans used to protect and defend themselves and their communities from the onslaught of the Atlantic slave trade. It challenges widely held myths of African passivity and general complicity in the trade and shows that resistance to enslavement was much ...

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Kings & Queens of Cent. Africa more books like this

by Sylviane A Diouf

This series is the definitive collection of informational books for intermediate -- middle grade readers. Watts Library "TM" spans all subjects, including animals, space, American Indians, U.S. history, geography, cutting-edge sports, and more!

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Kings and Queens of Central Africa more books like this

by S Diouf

A survey of the historical regions and kingdoms of Central Africa including biographies of Afonso I, King of the Kongo (1456-1493); Shamba Bolongongo, King of the Bakuba (17th century); and Njoya, King of the Bamun (1867-1933).

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Kings & Queens of W. Africa more books like this

by Sylviane A Diouf

This series is the definitive collection of informational books for intermediate -- middle grade readers. Watts Library "TM" spans all subjects, including animals, space, American Indians, U.S. history, geography, cutting-edge sports, and more!

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Kings and Queens of Southern Africa more books like this

by S Diouf

Surveys historical regions and kingdoms of Southern Africa, with biographies of Nzinga Mbande, Queen of Angola; Shaka, King of the Zulu Nation; and Moshoeshoe, King of the Sotho.

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