Young Frederick Douglass: The Slave Who Learned to Read

by Linda Walvoord Girard, Colin Bootman (Illustrator)

An inspiring portrayal of the early years of the famous abolitionist and orator depicts his realization that reading and writing were the keys to freedom, efforts to educate himself, and the overwhelming obstacles he faced because he was a slave.

Hardcover

First published May 1, 1994

Reviews

[Ingrid · Rating 4 out of 5]

A beginning for young minds to learn history and how to strive for more knowledge and not give up.