Kindred

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Set in the 1970s, the narrative follows Dana, a black woman who is unexpectedly transported to the antebellum South on her birthday to save Rufus, the white son of a plantation owner. Each time she travels back, her experiences in the slave quarters become increasingly perilous, threatening her life and challenging her understanding of history and identity. This young adult edition features a new foreword by acclaimed author Tomi Adeyemi, highlighting its significance in contemporary literature.