"Twelve Years a Slave for Kids. Children's Biography of Solomon Northup (with original illustrations)"
Just the Facts Biography for Children This is the "for kids version" of 12 Years a Slave aimed at the 12 years and under age group. It tells Solomon Northup's story and illustrates the inhumanity of slavery without the graphic descriptions of violence that makes the original text unsuitable for young children. The book also provides a biographical look at what happened before, during and after Solomon's life. IP Factly's 'Just the Facts' books aim to make reading snappy and interesting for younger readers - low on waffle - high on facts.
With Original Illustrations
This Solomon Northup biography also includes all the original illustrations included in the book.
Twelve Years a Slave - On the Curriculum
Twelve Years a Slave won the 2014 Best Picture Oscar. The film's release and subsequent awards has sparked intense debate about America's past. As a result in 2014, the United States’ National School Boards Association stated that from September they were recommending schools add ‘Twelve Years a Slave’ to their curriculum.
Contents
Introduction Northup Family History Solomon’s Young Family
The Kidnapping Williams’ Slave Pen
The Journey South Slave Market in New Orleans William Ford John M. Tibaut A Bid for Freedom Court Cases A Free Man Again The Mystery of Solomon Northup Legacy