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A New York Times 100 Notable Books of 2021 and Best Historical Fiction Pick A Best Book of the Year: Washington Post , TIME , Los Angeles Times , and Christian Science Monitor “A stunning look at what freedom really means.” — The New York Times Coming of age in a free Black community in Reconstruction-era Brooklyn, Libertie Sampson is all too aware that her mother, a physician, has a vision for their future together: Libertie is to go to medical school and practice alongside her. But Libertie is hungry for something else—is there really only one way to be independent? And she is constantly reminded that, unlike her light-skinned mother, she will not be able to pass for white. When a young man from Haiti proposes to Libertie and promises a better life on the island, she accepts, only to discover that she is still subordinate to him and all men. As she tries to parse what freedom actually means for a Black woman, Libertie struggles with where she might find it—for herself and for generations to come. Inspired by the life of one of the first Black female doctors in the United States, critically acclaimed and Whiting Award–winning author Kaitlyn Greenidge returns with an unforgettable and immersive novel that will resonate with readers eager to understand our present through a deep, moving, and lyrical dive into our past. Named One of the Most-Anticipated Books of 2021 by: O, The Oprah Magazine ,? The New York Times , The Washington Post , Time ,? The Millions ,? Refinery29 ,? Publishers Lunch ,? BuzzFeed ,? The Rumpus ,? BookPage ,? Harper's Bazaar , Ms. , Goodreads, and more " Libertie is a feat of monumental thematic imagination." ? Margaret Wilkerson Sexton, The New York Times Book Review "This is one of the most thoughtful and amazingly beautiful books I?ve read all year. Kaitlyn Greenidge is a master storyteller." ? Jacqueline Woodson, author of? Red at the Bone The critically acclaimed and Whiting?Award?winning author of We Love You,?Charlie Freeman returns with Libertie ,?an unforgettable story about one young Black?girl?s attempt to find a place where she can be?fully, and only, herself. Coming of age as a freeborn Black girl in Reconstruction-era Brooklyn, Libertie Sampson?is all too aware that her purposeful mother, a?practicing physician, has a vision for their future?together: Libertie is to go to medical school and?practice alongside her. But Libertie, drawn more?to music than science, feels stifled by her mother?s?choices and is hungry for something else?is?there really only one way to have an autonomous?life? And she is constantly reminded that, unlike?her mother, who can pass, Libertie has skin that is?too dark. When a young man from Haiti proposes?to Libertie and promises she will be his equal on?the island, she accepts, only to discover that she is?still subordinate to him and all men. As she tries?to parse what freedom actually means for a Black?woman, Libertie struggles with where she might?find it?for herself and for generations to come. Inspired by the life of one of the first Black?female doctors in the United States and rich with?historical detail, Kaitlyn Greenidge?s new and immersive?novel will resonate with readers eager to?understand our present through a deep, moving,?and lyrical dive into our complicated past Named One of the Most-Anticipated Books of 2021 by: O, The Oprah Magazine , The New York Times , The Washington Post , Time , The Millions , Refinery29 , Publishers Lunch , BuzzFeed , The Rumpus , BookPage , Harper's Bazaar , Ms. , Goodreads, and more Libertie is a feat of monumental thematic imagination. Margaret Wilkerson Sexton, The New York Times Book Review This is one of the most thoughtful and amazingly beautiful books Ive read all year. Kaitlyn Greenidge is a master storyteller. Jacqueline Woodson, author of Red at the Bone The critically acclaimed and Whiting Awardwinning author of We Love You, Charlie Freeman returns with Libertie , an unforgettable story about one young Black girls attempt to find a place where she can be fully, and only, herself. Coming of age as a freeborn Black girl in Reconstruction-era Brooklyn, Libertie Sampson is all too aware that her purposeful mother, a practicing physician, has a vision for their future together: Libertie is to go to medical school and practice alongside her. But Libertie, drawn more to music than science, feels stifled by her mothers choices and is hungry for something elseis there really only one way to have an autonomous life? And she is constantly reminded that, unlike her mother, who can pass, Libertie has skin that is too dark. When a young man from Haiti proposes to Libertie and promises she will be his equal on the island, she accepts, only to discover that she is still subordinate to him and all men. As she tries to parse what freedom actually means for a Black woman, Libertie struggles with where she might find itfor herself and for generations to come. Inspired by the life of one of the first Black female doctors in the United States and rich with historical detail, Kaitlyn Greenidges new and immersive novel will resonate with readers eager to understand our present through a deep, moving, and lyrical dive into our complicated past "Coming of age as a free-born Black girl in Reconstruction-era Brooklyn, Libertie Sampson is all too aware that her mother, a physician, has a vision for their future together: Libertie will go to medical school and practice alongside her. But Libertie feels stifled by her mother's choices and is constantly reminded that, unlike her mother, Libertie has skin that is too dark. When a young man from Haiti proposes to Libertie and promises she will be his equal on the island, she accepts, only to discover that she is still subordinate to him and all men. As she tries to parse what freedom actually means for a Black woman, Libertie struggles with where she might find it-for herself and for generations to come"-- Provided by publisher Libertie Sampson is someone new, & something overdue, in fiction. The daughter of a female physician, Libertie is a free Black woman in 19th century Manhattan whose ambitions are complicated by a visit to Haiti, where she falls in love with an ambitious but tragically flawed man. Based on the true history of Susan Smith McKinney Steward, the first Black female doctor in New York state, “Libertie” glows with truth & beauty. — Bethanne Patrick, LA Times