Abolitionism: The Movement to End Slavery

by Elliott Smith

Overview

The abolitionist movement fought to end slavery long before the Civil War.

Abolitionists campaigned for freedom for enslaved people. Abolitionists used print materials, passionate speeches, and direct action to disrupt the racist system of slavery. Learn about abolitionist leaders such as Sojourner Truth and Frederick Douglass, setbacks and victories for the movement, and the work abolitionists continue to inspire.

Read Woke™ Books are created in partnership with Cicely Lewis, the Read Woke librarian. Inspired by a belief that knowledge is power, Read Woke Books seek to amplify the voices of people of the global majority (people who are of African, Arab, Asian, and Latin American descent and identify as not white), provide information about groups that have been disenfranchised, share perspectives of people who have been underrepresented or oppressed, challenge social norms and disrupt the status quo, and encourage readers to take action in their community.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781728452210
Publisher:	Lerner Publishing Group
Publication date:	01/01/2022
Series:	American Slavery and the Fight for Freedom (Read Woke T Books)
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	32
File size:	17 MB
Note:	This product may take a few minutes to download.
Age Range:	9 - 11 Years

About the Author

Elliott Smith is a writer and editor based in Falls Church, Virginia.

Table of Contents

Telling the Truth 4

Chapter 1 What Was Abolitionism? 8

Chapter 2 Making the Case 12

Chapter 3 Disrupting the System 16

Chapter 4 Unfinished Work 20

Primary Source Voices 24

Take Action 26

Glossary 28

Source Notes 29

Read Woke Reading List 30

Index 31

Editorial Reviews

"An important purchase for those who want to broaden the perspectives in their American History collection."—School Library Journal

From the Publisher

04/01/2022

Gr 4–8—This series is part of the Read Woke Books imprint in partnership with Cicely Lewis, who wrote the introductory letter found in each book. The titles cover events and important figures from the beginning of slavery in America up through the Jim Crow era. A note encourages readers to view the photos and illustrations critically and additional reflection questions are scattered throughout the books. In "Primary Source Voices," QR codes access recordings of formerly enslaved persons or other historical narratives, while the "Take Action" section offers virtual trips to national historic sites and museums as well as ideas for how to become politically active. There is also a Read Woke reading list in the back matter of each title. VERDICT An important purchase for those who want to broaden the perspectives in their American History collection.

School Library Journal