Washington Black is an award-winning historical novel by Esi Edugyan that follows the extraordinary journey of George Washington Black, a young boy born into slavery on a Barbados sugar plantation in the 19th century. After a life-changing escape with an unconventional inventor and naturalist, Washington embarks on an epic adventure that takes him across continents, exposing him to science, exploration, freedom, and self-discovery. As he grapples with questions of identity, belonging, race, and love, he must also confront the lasting emotional scars of his past. Richly imagined and beautifully written, the novel is a powerful exploration of resilience, ambition, and the enduring quest for freedom.