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Title details for Frederick Douglass by Walter Dean Myers - Available

Frederick Douglass

The Lion Who Wrote History

by Walter Dean Myers
Corey Allen
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Frederick Douglass was a self-educated slave in the South who grew up to become an icon. He was a leader of the abolitionist movement, a celebrated writer, an esteemed speaker, and a social reformer, proving that, as he said, "Once you learn to read, you will be forever free." The story of one of America's most revered figures is brought to life by the text of award-winning author Walter Dean Myers and the sweeping, lush illustrations of artist Floyd Cooper.

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  • Release date

    October 1, 2019

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    • OverDrive Listen audiobook

      • ISBN: 9781980048725
      • File size: 8785 KB
      • Duration: 00:18:18

  • Languages

    • English

  • Reviews

    • AudioFile Magazine
      Narrator Corey Allen's voice is soft but strong as he delivers this biography of Frederick Douglass, whose fortitude changed the history of America. Born a slave, Douglass discovered reading early in life and recognized its importance in learning and in making one "unfit to be a slave." Allen's precise enunciation emphasizes the theme of this work--the power of words and courage. Throughout the early period of Douglass's life, Allen depicts his intelligence and fearlessness in overcoming a slave breaker and escaping to freedom. Allen gracefully integrates direct quotations, facts, and emotions in this short biography. His voice seems to gain power as he recounts how Douglass used his freedom and eloquence to stir audiences to fight for equality for both people of color and women. S.W. © AudioFile 2019, Portland, Maine
    • Publisher's Weekly

      Starred review from December 12, 2016
      The late Myers, former National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature, powerfully examines the life of Frederick Douglass, born Frederick Augustus Washington Bailey, exploring the role that literacy played as he endeavored to free himself from slavery and work toward equality for all. Working in his signature oil-and-eraser technique, Cooper creates a series of striking portraits of Douglass as an inquisitive child, a “tall, well built and very unhappy” youth, and as a statesman who “continued to work and speak for the rights of all Americans” even after the passage of the Thirteenth Amendment. It’s a stirring testament to the power of words and daring action to create change. Ages 4–8. Author’s agent: Miriam Altshuler, DeFiore and Company.

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