A Sitting in St. James

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By Rita Williams-Garcia

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A Sitting in St. James by Rita Williams-Garcia is a gripping historical novel set in 1860s Louisiana on a troubled plantation. The story intricately weaves together the lives of the Guilbert family, their struggles, and the harsh realities faced by the enslaved people who work there. This richly detailed narrative offers a profound exploration of legacy, power, and the enduring impact of history.
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You might enjoy this book if you appreciate historical fiction that explores complex themes like power, privilege, and family dynamics set against the backdrop of the antebellum South. With its richly drawn characters and intricate storytelling, it offers an immersive experience into a crucial period of American history, perfect for readers seeking a thought-provoking and poignant narrative.

A Sitting in St. James

—Booklist (starred review) * "A marathon masterpiece."—Kirkus (starred review) * "Necessary."—SLJ (starred review) * "Shocking and dramatic."—Shelf Awareness (starred review) * "Mesmerizing, confounding and vividly rendered."—Book Page (starred review) * "Williams-Garcia’s storytelling is magnificent;

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Winner of the Boston Globe/Horn Book Award!

7 starred reviews! "Monumental." —Booklist (starred review) • "A marathon masterpiece." —Kirkus (starred review) • "Necessary." —SLJ (starred review) • "Shocking and dramatic." —Shelf Awareness (starred review) • "Mesmerizing, confounding and vividly rendered." —Book Page (starred review) • "Williams-Garcia’s storytelling is magnificent; her voice honest and authentic." —Horn Book (starred review)

This astonishing novel from three-time National Book Award finalist Rita Williams-Garcia about the interwoven lives of those bound to a plantation in antebellum America is an epic masterwork—empathetic, brutal, and entirely human—and essential reading for both teens and adults grappling with the long history of American racism.

1860, Louisiana. After serving as mistress of Le Petit Cottage for more than six decades, Madame Sylvie Guilbert has decided, in spite of her family’s objections, to sit for a portrait.

While Madame plots her last hurrah, stories that span generations—from the big house to out in the fields—of routine horrors, secrets buried as deep as the family fortune, and the tangled bonds of descendants and enslaved, come to light to reveal a true portrait of the Guilberts.

Rita Williams-Garcia is one of the preeminent authors of our time. She has been honoured with the Children's Literature Lecture Award from the American Library Association.

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Rita Williams-Garcia's novel has been praised for its intricate portrayal of American slavery, described as both a historical and dramatic masterpiece. The story is hailed for its richly researched narrative and authentic storytelling that offers a holistic view of U.S. history, intertwining the lives of the enslaved and slaveowners in a nuanced manner. Critics highlight the book's character depth and the way it confronts the brutality of slavery while offering a fresh perspective on the era's shifting ideologies.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780062367310

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Inc

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 07 July 2022

Country: United States

Imprint: Quill Tree Books

Audience: Teenage

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 27.0mm

Width: 135.0mm

Height: 203.0mm

Weight: 347g

Pages: 480

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Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Fiction Rita Williams-Garcia Young Adult

About the Author

Rita Williams-Garcia’s Newbery Honor-winning novel, One Crazy Summer, was a winner of the Coretta Scott King Author Award, a National Book Award finalist, the recipient of the Scott O’Dell Award for Historical Fiction, and a New York Times bestseller. The sequel, P.S. Be Eleven was also a Coretta Scott King Author Award winner and an ALA Notable Children’s Book for Middle Readers.

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