Day of Tears by Julius Lester

The first book our team is going to talk about is Day of Tears by Julius Lester. The story is compelling and utterly painful. Having lived in Brunswick, Georgia I remember passing by the Butler Plantation on my way to work in Darien, Georgia. I also remember the topic of the Savannah slave aution as one that was discussed in 8th grade Georgia history classes. While not talked about much in this story, Butler's wife, Fanny Kemble was an abolitionist and famous English actress. Fanny and daughter Sarah opposed slavery while Pierce and the other daughter Frances believed in it. Ultimately this is painful but powerful story is worth reading.