Days of Tears: A Novel in Dialogue by Julius Lester

Lester, Julius. Day of Tears: A Novel in Dialogue. New York: Hyperion Books, 2005.

Through dialogue, Julius Lester recreates what could possibly be going through the minds of people who went through one of the most emotional slave events in American history. In 1859, Savannah, Georgia will have one of the biggest slave auctions, and Lester will show readers what they are thinking during the time it takes place and their thoughts when each person becomes older. Seeing viewpoints from the auctioneer, the masters and their families, and adults and kids both included in the auction will give readers a vivid image in their head of what is was like for each of them. During the three days this auction takes place, rain will fall as it represents the tears that will shed from people who are truly affected by this auction. Hearing of split families, runaway slaves, and the lives of everyone around, you will walk away from this feeling like a part of this time period.