Never Forgotten (Patricia McKissack)

Summary: Set in West Africa, this is a lyrical story-in-verse about a young black boy who is kidnapped and sold into slavery, and his father who is left behind to mourn the loss of his son. (from amazon.com)

Where can I find it?: Lower/Middle School library, Lithgow building

Tags: Slavery; Mali; Families; African Americans; Black people; Blacksmiths; Four elements (Philosophy); Novels in Verse