Cover of Breaking ground, breaking silence

Breaking ground, breaking silence

The Story of New York's African Burial Ground

by Joyce Hansen

Reading Level 8-9 Mild (Lvl 2) Ages 13+

The text is written at a 8th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.

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About This Book

When ancient graves are uncovered beneath the streets of New York, a team of archaeologists unearths a powerful story of the city's first African American community. This journey into the past reveals the lives and struggles of enslaved and free Black people in colonial times, blending history with the science of excavation to bring forgotten voices back to life. Readers will discover how uncovering these burial grounds sheds light on a vital yet hidden chapter of American history.

Representation & Themes

HistoryAfrican American HistoryArchaeologySocial JusticeFamily

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 2 — Mild
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Content Flags

Historical Violence Loss & Grief
Data confidence: standard

Details

ISBN
0805050124
Pages
130
Publisher
Macmillan
Published
1998
Type
Nonfiction
Word Count
21,283

Genres

History

Subjects

Slaves -- New York (State) -- New York -- History -- 18th century.African Americans -- New York (State) -- New York -- History -- 18th century.Cemeteries -- New York (State) -- New York -- History -- 18th century.Excavations (Archaeology) -- New York (State) -- New York.African Americans -- History.Slaves -- History.New York (N.Y.) -- Antiquities.CemeteriesNew YorkSlavesExcavations (Archaeology)African AmericansAntiquitiesHistoryExcavations (Archeology)FriedhofNew york (n.y.), historyAfrican americans, new york (state), new yorkAfrican americans, history, to 1863Blacks, historyCity and town lifeFictionYoung women