Frederick Douglass: The Lion Who Wrote History
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| Authors | Walter Dean Myers |
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| Illustrator | Floyd Cooper |
| Language | English |
| Subject | Children's literature, Biography, United States history, |
| Published | 2017 (Harper) |
| Publication place | United States |
| Media type | Print (hardback, paperback) |
| Pages | 32 (unpaginated) |
| ISBN | 978-0-06-027709-3 |
| OCLC | 894491593 |
Frederick Douglass: The Lion Who Wrote History is a 2017 picture book biography by Walter Dean Myers about the life of Frederick Douglass.
Reception
Booklist, in a starred review, wrote "Focused, informative writing and strong, effective illustrations combine to make this the go-to Frederick Douglass biography for younger students."[1] and the School Library Journal wrote "Although this title is similar in scope to Doreen Rappaport's Frederick's Journey, the two books complement each other. Recommended for collections looking to further explore Douglass's legacy."[2]
The Buffalo News called it an "excellent illustrated biography".[3]
Frederick Douglass: The Lion Who Wrote History has also been reviewed by Kirkus Reviews,[4] Publishers Weekly,[5] The New York Times,[6] and Common Sense Media.[7]
References
- ^ "Frederick Douglass : the lion who wrote history". Buffalo and Erie County Public Library. Retrieved April 6, 2017.
- ^ "Frederick Douglass: The Lion Who Wrote History by Walter Dean Myers - SLJ Review (starred review)". School Library Journal. Media Sources Inc. November 2016. Retrieved April 6, 2017.
- ^ Westmoore, Jean (February 14, 2017). "Books in Brief: Frederick Douglass, the Lion Who Wrote History by Walter Dean Myers; We Are Okay by Nina LaCour". The Buffalo News. Retrieved April 6, 2017.
- ^ "Frederick Douglass: The Lion Who Wrote History". Kirkus Media LLC. October 19, 2016. Retrieved April 6, 2017.
Cooper's signature style that combines erasures and oil on board brilliantly sings in clear and resounding volumes across every page.
- ^ "Frederick Douglass: The Lion Who Wrote History (starred review)". Publishers Weekly. PWxyz LLC. December 12, 2016. Retrieved April 6, 2017.
Working in his signature oil-and-eraser technique, Cooper creates a series of striking portraits of Douglass .. It's a stirring testament to the power of words and daring action to create change.
- ^ Maria Russo (February 10, 2017). "Book Review Children's Books Bookshelf: Five Iconic African-American Biographies for Kids". New York Times. Retrieved April 6, 2017.
Myers's words pointedly convey the centrality of reading and "careful decisions" to Douglass's struggle for freedom and his later public work, offering an anchor to children trying to comprehend the cruelties of American slavery. Cooper's realistic, slightly smudged art feels equally consequential, balancing dignity and emotion.
- ^ Kyle Jackson (2017-01-23). "Frederick Douglass: The Lion Who Wrote History". www.commonsensemedia.org. Common Sense Media Inc. Retrieved April 6, 2017.
Walter Dean Meyers' succinct but powerful writing, paired with Floyd Cooper's gorgeous, evocative illustrations, makes an effective, emotional introduction to a dark chapter in American history.
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