Facing Frederick: The Life of Frederick Douglass
CCBC Review:
Although today he is remembered primarily as an abolitionist, Frederick Douglass fought his entire life on behalf of equal rights for all people, both here in the United States and abroad. Through his travels, his speeches, and his newspapers, he was able to build an impressive network of allies who supported his work financially and intellectually. Since he had no trouble expressing his strong, often unpopular, opinions, he made a fair number of enemies as well, and this work does not shy away from describing the conflicts that arose between Douglass and other abolitionists, other African Americans, and President Lincoln. Drawing on a large number of primary source materials, Bolden offers young people a compelling account of Douglass’s complex life and times. Douglass’s fascination with photography led to him being the most photographed man in the 19th century, and many images of him are included in this intimate, arresting portrait. ©2019 Cooperative Children’s Book Center
CCBC Age Recommendation: Age 13 and older
Age Range:
Grades 6-8 (Ages 11-13)
Grades 9-12 (Age 14 and older)
Format:
Substantial Narrative Non-Fiction
Subjects:
19th Century
African Americans
Biography
History (Nonfiction)
Slavery
U.S. History
Diversity subject:
Black/African
Publisher:
Abrams
Publish Year: 2017
Pages: 200
ISBN: 9781419725463
CCBC Location: Non-Fiction, 973 Bolden