{"product_id":"frederick-douglass-the-lion-who-wrote-history-9780063037922","title":"Frederick Douglass: The Lion Who Wrote History","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"The go-to Frederick Douglass biography for younger students\" (\u003cem\u003eBooklist\u003c\/em\u003e starred review).\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn this powerful picture book biography, \u003cem\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/em\u003e bestselling author Walter Dean Myers and acclaimed artist Floyd Cooper take readers on an inspiring journey through the life of Frederick Douglass.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrederick Douglass was born into slavery in the South, taught himself to read, and grew up to become an icon. He was a leader of the abolitionist movement, a celebrated writer, an esteemed speaker, and a social reformer, proving that \"once you learn to read, you will be forever free.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe story of one of America's most revered figures is brought to life by the text of award-winning author Walter Dean Myers and the sweeping, lush illustrations of artist Floyd Cooper. This picture book biography draws on Frederick Douglass's autobiographies and includes a timeline, making it an excellent source for reports.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"A stirring testament to the power of words and daring action to create change\" (\u003cem\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/em\u003e starred review).\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eMyers, Walter Dean:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cp\u003eWalter Dean Myers was the \u003cem\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/em\u003e bestselling author of \u003cem\u003eMonster\u003c\/em\u003e, the winner of the first Michael L. Printz Award; a former National Ambassador for Young People's Literature; and an inaugural NYC Literary Honoree. Myers received every single major award in the field of children's literature. He was the author of two Newbery Honor Books and six Coretta Scott King Awardees. He was the recipient of the Margaret A. Edwards Award for lifetime achievement in writing for young adults, a three-time National Book Award Finalist, as well as the first-ever recipient of the Coretta Scott King-Virginia Hamilton Award for Lifetime Achievement.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eCooper, Floyd:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFloyd Cooper\u003c\/strong\u003e received a Coretta Scott King Award for his illustrations in \u003cem\u003eThe Blacker the Berry\u003c\/em\u003e and a Coretta Scott King Honor for \u003cem\u003eBrown Honey in Broomwheat Tea\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eI Have Heard of a Land\u003c\/em\u003e. Born and raised in Tulsa, Oklahoma, Mr. Cooper received a degree in fine arts from the University of Oklahoma and, after graduating, worked as an artist for a major greeting card company. His many beloved books form a lasting legacy.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Quill Tree Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50677294530834,"sku":"9780063037922","price":7.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_9218bf87-0602-4091-b75c-a3c99ec03641.jpg?v=1733892425","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/frederick-douglass-the-lion-who-wrote-history-9780063037922","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}