Crossing Bok Chitto: A Choctaw Tale of Friendship & Freedom
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Crossing Bok Chitto is set in antebellum Mississippi, where a young Choctaw girl named Martha Tom strays across the Bok Chitto River and forms a forbidden friendship with an enslaved boy named Little Mo, leading to a daring act of courage that helps his family escape to freedom. Told with the rhythm of oral storytelling and rich, painterly illustrations, this powerful tale honors the alliance between Native American and Black communities. This book is an excellent choice for students because it illuminates a lesser-known chapter of shared Native American and Black history, models courage and loyalty across cultural lines, and introduces the Underground Railroad through an authentic and moving narrative.
Publishing Details
Author : Tim Tingle
Illustrator : Jeanne Rorex Bridges
Author Nationality : United States
Physical Details
Type of Book: Picture Book
Cover: Softcover
Pages: 40
Size: 11.4 x 8.7 inches
Year Published: 2022
Instructional Details
Reading Grade Level: 3rd Grade
Genre: Fiction
Sub-Genre: Historical Fiction
Theme: Native Americans, Black History, Friendship, Social Issues, War
