Bookmark Frederick Douglass text Literature Frederick Douglass This biography tells the story of Frederick Douglass’ escape from slavery and how he became one of the most important voices of his time and ours. by Barbara Spindel Grade Level 3-5 Topic Slavery Subject History Social Justice Domain Justice Action
Bookmark Literacy as Resistance text Visual Literacy as Resistance This image group features portraits of Frederick Douglass, Phillis Wheatley and Olaudah Equiano, who all learned to read and write while they were enslaved. Each used their gifts to help end slavery. by Various Grade Level 3-5 6-8 9-12 Topic Slavery Subject History Social Justice Domain Identity Diversity Justice
Bookmark Thomas H. text Literature Thomas H. Thomas was born into slavery and lived a harsh life, but he was finally able to escape and reunite with his family. by Lauryn Mascareñaz Grade Level 3-5 6-8 Topic Slavery Subject History Social Justice Domain Identity Justice Action
Bookmark William Wells Brown text Literature William Wells Brown William Wells Brown was born into slavery and later escaped to become one of the foremost supporters of abolition. by Lauryn Mascareñaz Grade Level 3-5 6-8 Topic Slavery Subject History Social Justice Domain Identity Diversity Justice Action
Bookmark Songs of Zion text Literature Songs of Zion Mary loves Sunday mornings and the spirituals that give her and Mama hope. by Dorothy H. Price Grade Level 3-5 Topic Slavery Subject History Social Justice Domain Identity Diversity Justice Action
Bookmark Patty and Abigail text Literature Patty and Abigail Patty, a young enslaved girl, shares some insight about life on a South Carolina plantation. by Madison Clark Grade Level 3-5 6-8 Topic Slavery Race & Ethnicity Class Subject History Social Justice Domain Identity Diversity Justice Action
Bookmark Mum Bett’s Freedom Tale text Literature Mum Bett’s Freedom Tale Mum Bett hears the cries for American freedom from British tyranny and launches her own American Revolution against slavery in Massachusetts. by Anne Broyles Grade Level 3-5 6-8 Topic Slavery Subject Civics History Social Justice Domain Identity Diversity Justice Action
Bookmark Meet Frederick Douglass text Literature Meet Frederick Douglass Frederick Douglass made an amazing journey from slavery to freedom. Once free, Douglass committed his life to fighting for the freedom of others. by Julia Delacroix Grade Level K-2 3-5 Topic Slavery Subject History Social Justice Domain Identity Diversity Justice Action
Bookmark Is Reading Bad? text Literature Is Reading Bad? Two small boys on a plantation strike up a dangerous friendship. by Patty Johnson Grade Level 3-5 6-8 Topic Slavery Subject History Social Justice Domain Identity Diversity Justice Action
Bookmark Hercules’ Daughter text Literature Hercules’ Daughter Young Delia learns a hard lesson from her papa about what it means to be enslaved on George Washington’s plantation. by Glenda Armand Grade Level 3-5 6-8 Topic Slavery Subject History Economics Social Justice Domain Identity Diversity Justice Action