Words Set Me Free: The Story of Young Frederick Douglass (Paula Wiseman Books)

"Words Set Me Free: The Story of Young Frederick Douglass" is a poignant and beautifully illustrated biography that captures the essence of one of America’s most influential social justice leaders through the lens of his early years. Published on January 4, 2011, by Paula Wiseman Books, this award-winning creation by the talented duo Lesa Cline-Ransome and James E. Ransome explores how a young Frederick Douglass’s thirst for knowledge and unwavering spirit led him towards the path of freedom and advocacy for racial justice and education equity. Aimed at elementary school readers, the book not only tells the story of Douglass's transformative encounters with literacy but also serves as a powerful testament to the resilience and power of the human spirit in the face of oppression. This narrative invites young readers to reflect on the impact of education and self-empowerment in pursuing justice and equality.