Amina Luqman-Dawson
AmericanHistorical FictionMiddle Grade
Amina Luqman-Dawson is an American author known for her award-winning middle-grade novel, Freewater, which explores the history of maroon communities in the American South. She has a background in political science and public policy, and her writing career includes op-eds, travel writing, and book reviews in addition to her work in children's literature.
Awards
['John Newbery Medal (2023)', 'Coretta Scott King (Author) Book Award (2023)']
Notable Works
['Freewater', 'Images of America: African Americans of Petersburg']
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