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Author
Pub. Date
2017.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG+ - BL: 8.2 - AR Pts: 4
Description
Frederick Douglass (1818-1895) is best known for the telling of his own emancipation. But there is much more to Douglasss story than his time spent enslaved and his famous autobiography. Facing Frederick captures the whole complicated, and at times perplexing, person that he was. Statesman, suffragist, writer, and newspaperman, this book focuses on Douglass the man rather than the historical icon.
Author
Pub. Date
[2015]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.8 - AR Pts: 1
Description
"Almost 100 years before Rosa Parks refused to give up her bus seat, Sojourner Truth was mistreated by a streetcar conductor. She took him to court--and won! Before she was Sojourner Truth, she was known simply as Belle. Born a slave in New York sometime around 1797, she was later sold and separated from her family. Even after she escaped from slavery, she knew her work was not yet done. She changed her name and traveled, inspiring everyone she met...
19) Sojourner Truth
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2010]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5 - AR Pts: 1
Description
A biography of the former slave who dedicated her life to achieving equal rights for women and blacks.
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[1992]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.1 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Born just ten years after the end of the Civil War, Woodson grew up in the shadow of slavery. However, despite his heritage, which he was proud of, he was instrumental in teaching the nation about African Americans and because of his efforts, Black history month is celebrated annually.