Finding the Clotilda

In 2019, the remains of the Clotilda were discovered in the Mobile River. The discovery of the last slave ship helped document the history of Africatown—a community built by Africans who had been illegally brought to Mobile, Alabama, on that ship in 1860 and enslaved. But for more than 160 years, the people of Africatown have been preserving their own history and culture—and fighting for a hard-won community that has been encroached upon for decades. In this book, readers will learn about the survivors of the Clotilda, the community they built, and the people's resilience in the face of environmental racism.

For ages 8-11.

About the Author
Anitra Butler-Ngugi is a reading specialist and teacher educator who lives in Maryland and Kenya. She teaches children in grades kindergarten through sixth to love reading and to appreciate the English language. She teaches teachers how to design engaging learning experiences for their students. She earned her bachelor’s degree and her master’s degree from Bowie State University. She enjoys cooking for her husband, traveling, reading, podcasting, and writing books for children.