Congratulations to Women Who Write member Melissa Eisen Azarian, whose first book was published this July. Melissa is a member of the Writing for Kids III group.
The Amistad Mutiny: From the Court Case to the Movie is part of an educational series for 9-12 year-olds from Enslow Publishers.
In 1839, a group of enslaved Africans bound for Cuba mutinied on their ship, the Amistad. They attempted to sail back to Africa, but ended up in the waters off New York, where they were recaptured and put on trial. Author Melissa Eisen Azarian explores the history behind the case, the trial, and the movie, Amistad, based on their fight for freedom. Illustrated with paintings from the period and stills from the movie.
The series received a favorable endorsement from School Library Journal:
“Books about notable court cases are nothing new, but the inclusion of movies inspired by them is an alluring twist. These authors explain complex issues in an easy-to-follow manner… Sources are well-documented, making this series a promising staple for reports.”
Congratulations, Melissa!
More Women Who Write success stories to come.
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