In Mrs. Shoemake’s class, students are reading Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, an American Slave by Frederick Douglass. This autobiography tells the story of Douglass’s life in slavery and his eventual escape to freedom.

Frederick Douglass was born into slavery in Maryland around 1818. He secretly learned to read and write, which helped him understand the cruelty of slavery and inspired him to seek freedom. After escaping in 1838, he became a famous abolitionist, speaking and writing against slavery. His book shares his experiences and helped people understand the horrors of slavery.