Who Were the Abolitionists?

Introduce children to the inspiring lives of the Christian men and women who helped bring an end to slavery. Written for readers aged 9–11, this engaging book tells the stories of remarkable abolitionists including Granville Sharp, Phillis Wheatley, Olaudah Equiano, Thomas Clarkson, William Wilberforce, Zachary Macaulay, William Knibb, Sojourner Truth, Frederick Douglass and Harriet Tubman. Although their backgrounds and experiences were very different, each was motivated by the conviction that every person is created in the image of God and should never be treated as property. Part of the Who, What, Why series, this accessible resource includes a helpful historical timeline and encourages young readers to understand the importance of justice, compassion and standing up for what is right.