Frederick Douglass: Voice for Justice, Voice for Freedom

by Frank Murphy, Nicole Tadgell (Illustrator)

Learn about the abolitionist Frederick Douglass and his fight for freedom in this Step 3 Biography Reader!

Frederick Douglass was a keystone figure in the abolitionist movement, and his story has impacted generations of people fighting for civil rights in America. He was born to an enslaved mother and grew up with the horrors of slavery. In the course of his childhood, he was able to learn to read, and soon realized that reading and language were a source of power, and could be the keys to his freedom. Frederick Douglass spoke and wrote about injustice and equality, and his words profoundly affected the conversation about slavery in America. His activism will resonate with kids today who are observing and participating in our activist culture.

Step 3 Readers feature engaging characters in easy-to-follow plots about popular topics--for children who are ready to read on their own.

Genres: Biography

48 pages, Paperback

Published December 31, 2019

Reviews

[Emily Johnson · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a Step 3 children's literature book that is part of the Step into Reading series. I have always been a fan of Frederick Douglass's writings and his importance in history. This book spans from birth into old age, and tells not only of his impact on America, but the struggle and heart ache that he was born into. Being separated from his mother, which, understandably, he seemed to never get over, he was one of the luckier slave children when a slaveholders wife taught him to read. He kept on reading as he grew, wherever and whenever he could. He eventually escaped slavery and wrote a book, telling the story of what it was like to be a slave, he started a newspaper and crusaded in the fight to end slavery. His is a powerful tale that everyone should know about. He overcame so much. The book is good for school age readers and has pretty watercolor illustrations that help narrate. Not all stories are cheery and happy, but this is an important part of history to now and it is laid out well for the intended audience.

[Jarno · Rating 5 out of 5]

Hi everybody. I hope you all are having a good day.
I am back with a new update. This book is about Frederick Douglass.
The author that wrote this book was Frank Murphy. The
Person that drew the pictures was Nicole Tadgell.
In the beginning they showed Frederick Douglas at a
Presentation. He spoke to them that he was an enslaved
Person.
In the middle he was reading. He was reading about
How to be an enslaved person.
In the end he was having a cake. He was doing it in the
Memory of his mom about his birthday being on Valentines Day.
I will be back with the next update I’m not sure when. Bye for now.

[Lynn Davidson · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is such a good story about the abolitionist, Frederick Douglass, who was born into slavery. Secretly, he learned to read and write, through which he also learned about equality and that slavery is wrong. He became an important figure in the outlawing of slavery in the USA.
Superbly illustrated.

[Miriam · Rating 4 out of 5]

Frederick Douglass was once an enslaved person who helped outlaw slavery in America. He was mistreated by another slave. It was really interesting to read about how Frederick learned and practiced reading and writing.

[Pumkin pie · Rating 4 out of 5]

It was very interesting.

[Michelle Castillo]

Life of Frederick Douglass.