Crossing Bok Chitto: Choktaw Tale of Friendship & Freedom indigenous language books Shockingly

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Crossing Bok Chitto: Choktaw Tale of Friendship & Freedom indigenous language books ShockinglySeven slaves cross the big river to freedom, led by a Choctaw angel walking on water! When it was first published, "Crossing Bok Chitto" took readers by surprise. This moving and original story about the intersection of Native and African Americans received starred reviews and many awards, including being named an ALA Notable Children s Book and a Jane Addams Honor Book. Jeanne Rorex Bridges illustrations mesmerized readers "Publishers Weekly" noted