In Amari’s village, weaving was reserved for men. In Spanish Florida, Amari may find more freedom—of a very different kind—than she could at home. Being able to weave here will also allow her to more successfully pass on the history of her people through the kente cloth that she can weave. Tidbit’s tiny piece won’t have to be the only evidence of this traditional craft—Amari can make sure that Tidbit and other children descended from slaves learn their history. And by teaching them to read, Polly can give them the power to wield language as a means of sharing their stories with others.