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Champions of Liberty
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Frederick Douglass

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Concepts for Kids 

​1.  Frederick Douglass was born into slavery.

2.  It was illegal to teach slaves to read.

3. Frederick learned to read and write anyway.


​4. He became famous for his speeches and books. 
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Related Literature

Frederick's Journey: The Life of Frederick Douglass
            by Doreen Rappaport
This beautifully illustrated biography chronicles the events of Frederick's life from birth through the passage of the Fifteenth Amendment. Besides the story narrative, each page of text also contains sentences in Douglass's own words.
 
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Words Set Me Free: The Story of Young Frederick Douglass
            by Lesa Cline-Ransome
The story of Frederick Douglass learning to read and write when such things were illegal for slaves is impressive. This books chronicles the process and documents how Douglass used his skills to free his mind and spirit, as well as his body. The illustrations are both beautiful and emotion-conveying.
 
A Picture book of Frederick Douglass
            by David Adler
Written as a narrative, this biography describes Frederick's remarkable life from birth to death. The illustrations are muted and captivating. 

Frederick Douglass: The Last Day of Slavery
            by William Miller
This biography describes the life of a young Frederick Douglass from birth until his teenage years. It ends after Frederick learns his own strength by physically overpowering the man charged with breaking his spirit.  The muted-color illustrations echo the darkness of the setting and events.​
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  • Home
  • Principles
    • What is Liberty?
    • Why Libertry is Important
    • Cooperation and Coercion
    • Free Trade
  • History
    • Declaration of Independence
    • Revolutionary War
    • The Bill of Rights
    • Slavery, Abolition, and the Underground Railroad
    • Immigration
  • Champions
    • Frederick Douglass
    • Thomas Jefferson
    • Paul Revere
    • Jackie Robinson
    • Harriet Tubman
    • George Washington
    • Malala Yousafzai
  • Economic Liberty
    • Poverty and Prosperity
    • Work and Specialization
    • Free Markets
    • Benefits of Trade
    • Entrepreneurship
    • When Trade is Limited
  • Appreciate Liberty
    • Markets All Around
    • All KInds of Work
    • Life Without Liberty
  • Contact
  • About Me