Booklist review of Frederick Douglass, "Truth is of No Color"

Reviewer, Gillian Engberg, discusses Frederick Douglass, "Truth is of No Color" in the June 1 issue of Booklist.

"From the opening, heart-pounding scenes of Frederick Douglass’ flight to freedom to his childhood, spent in slavery, and his history-making adult life, this entry in Americans—The Spirit of a Nation series is an engaging introduction to the famous abolitionist. Well-sourced excerpts, including many passages from Douglass’ own writings, and vivid description enliven the text, which also includes sidebars focused on related historical figures and events."

Enslow Publishers, 128 pgs, grades 5 and up, full color, ISBN: 978-0-7660-3025-1

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Frederick Douglass, "Truth is of No Color"

Certainly prominent today, in respect to yesterday's Holocaust museum shooting based on hatred of a race, is remembering a man who fought for equal rights for slaves.

In Frederick Douglass, "Truth is of No Color," author Michael A. Schuman tells the story of Douglass a runaway slave. Douglass believed freedom was worth the risk. He went to New York City and loved his new freedom. He worked very hard to end slavery and is one of the most famous abolitionists in US history!

Enslow Publishers, 128 pgs, grades 5 and up, full color, ISBN: 978-0-7660-3025-1

For more information on this title, please visit http://www.enslow.com/displayitem.asp?type=1&item=2637