First published 2020
Born into slavery, Frederick Douglass endures brutal beatings and the constant threat of being sold. But his hunger for education and freedom fuels a daring escape to the North. Reinventing himself as an orator and activist, Douglass becomes a leading voice in the abolitionist movement, challenging the conscience of a nation.
Genres: biography, american-fiction, 20th-century, american, african-american, biography-memoir, 19th-century, african-american-historical-fiction
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: overcoming-adversity, redemption
Period: 19th-Century, 20th-Century
108 pages · Paperback
Content warnings: abuse, slavery