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A review by stenaros
My Seneca Village by Marilyn Nelson
4.0
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I loved both the concept and the execution of this book of short poems inspired by Nelson's research about Seneca Village, which now is known as Central Park in New York City, but prior to the 1850s was a diverse community of free blacks, Irish immigrants and others.
Nelson's poems are easily accessible for tweens and above. I would suggest reading the book in one sitting (completely doable) so as to best follow the through-line of the stories.
I loved both the concept and the execution of this book of short poems inspired by Nelson's research about Seneca Village, which now is known as Central Park in New York City, but prior to the 1850s was a diverse community of free blacks, Irish immigrants and others.
Nelson's poems are easily accessible for tweens and above. I would suggest reading the book in one sitting (completely doable) so as to best follow the through-line of the stories.