african american abolitionists

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african american abolitionists

Let's meet Sojourner Truth

2004
Simple text and photographs introduce the life of Sojourner Truth, describing her childhood, life as a slave, freedom, and work as an activist for civil rights and women's right to vote.

Let's meet Frederick Douglass

2004
Simple text and photographs introduce the life of Frederick Douglass, including his childhood, life as a slave, escape to freedom, founding of a newspaper, public speaking, and public service.

Only passing through

the story of Sojourner Truth
2002
An illustrated biography of nineteenth-century abolitionist Sojourner Truth, who was born into slavery and fought for the rights of African-Americans and women.

The story of Frederick Douglass

voice of freedom
1996
Tracks the life of Frederick Douglass from his birth in slavery to his rise as a noted author, speaker and politician who championed the rights of his people.

Harriet Tubman

the life of an African-American abolitionist
2005
Examines the life of Harriet Tubman, an escaped slave who risked her freedom to help other slaves along the Underground Railroad. Presented in graphic novel form.

Walking the road to freedom

a story about Sojourner Truth
1988
Traces the life of the African-American woman orator who spoke out against slavery throughout New England and the Midwest.
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The Frederick Douglass you never knew

2003
Explores the childhood, character, and influential events that shaped the life of this former slave who went on to become an abolitionist and advisor to Abraham Lincoln.
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