To Be a Slave facts for kids
First edition
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| Author | Julius Lester |
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| Illustrator | Tom Feelings |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Genre | Children's literature |
| Publisher | Dial Books for Young Readers |
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Publication date
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1968 |
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| Pages | 156 |
| ISBN | 0590424602 |
| OCLC | 779012750 |
| Followed by | To Be a Slave, Long Journey Home (Dial, 1972) |
To Be a Slave is an important book from 1968 by Julius Lester. It's a nonfiction book, which means it tells true stories and facts. The book helps young readers understand what life was like for people who were enslaved.
It shares many real stories from people who were once slaves. These stories are combined with historical facts and comments from Julius Lester. The book also features powerful drawings by Tom Feelings. For over 30 years, To Be a Slave has been a very important book in children's literature.
What Awards Did To Be a Slave Win?
To Be a Slave earned many special awards. In 1968, it received a Newbery Honor medal. This is a big award for children's books in the United States.
The book was also named an ALA Notable Book. This means the American Library Association thought it was a great book. It was also chosen as the Best Book of the Year by School Library Journal and Smithsonian Magazine. In 1970, it won the Lewis Carroll Shelf Award.
