Description
In this evocative historical novel, a young Frederick Douglass confronts the brutal realities of slavery while discovering the transformative power of language, learning, and self-determination. As he risks everything to gain literacy, he finds that words can be both a refuge and a weapon—capable of reshaping his future and challenging the world that tries to silence him. Blending intimate character moments with the sweep of Douglass’s early life, the story explores themes of education, resilience, moral courage, and the enduring fight for freedom. With Shana Keller’s accessible, emotionally resonant storytelling, readers are invited to witness how determination and hope can turn hunger for knowledge into a lifelong pursuit of justice.
Available Editions
paperback
Sleeping Bear Press
Published Jan 1, 2020
36 pages
ISBN: 9781534166677
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Details
First Published
2020
Language
eng
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for Bread for Words: A Frederick Douglass Story by Shana Keller.