Words Set Me Free: The Story of Young Frederick Douglas

FROM SARAH:

Frederick Douglass’s journey from slavery to freedom is brought to life in this compelling picture book. I especially love how it highlights the transformative power of reading and writing—how words, quite literally, set him free.

FROM THE PUBLISHER:

This picture book biography chronicles the youth of Frederick Douglass, one of the most prominent African American figures in American history. Douglass spent his life advocating for the equality of all, and it was through reading that he was able to stand up for himself and others. Award-winning husband-wife team Lesa Cline-Ransome and James E. Ransome present a moving and captivating look at the young life of the inspirational man who said, “I would unite with anybody to do right and with nobody to do wrong.”

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