description: In a story based on Winslow Homer's accounts of an 1876 trip to Petersburg, Virginia, the artist stirs up controversy when he poses freed slaves in colorful costumes while he paints a tribute to Jonkonnu, an African-American holiday celebrating freedom from slavery.
language: English
title: Jonkonnu: A Story from the Sketchbook of Winslow Hoimer
titlecomplete: Jonkonnu: A Story from the Sketchbook of Winslow Hoimer
genres: Art, Childrens
ratings_count: 13
publisher: Philomel Books