"Lincoln and Douglass: An American Friendship" by Nikki Giovanni explores the pivotal relationship between President Abraham Lincoln and the former enslaved man and abolitionist Frederick Douglass. The book highlights their shared commitment to equality, justice, and the fight against slavery during a time of deep national division. Through beautifully crafted poetry and prose, Giovanni delves into how their friendship influenced the course of American history. The narrative captures the essence of their mutual respect and understanding, illustrating how two remarkable men from different backgrounds came together to advocate for human rights and inspire generations. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is aimed at children at US 2nd grade-6th grade.

This book has been graded for interest at 7-11 years.

There are 40 pages in this book. This book was published in 2013 by Square Fish .

Bryan Collier has illustrated more than twenty-five picture books, including the award-winning Dave the Potter , Knock Knock , and Fifty Cents and a Dream , and has received numerous awards, including three Caldecott Honors and five Coretta Scott King Awards. He lives with his wife and children in Marlboro, New York. Nikki Giovanni is one of the most decorated poets of our time. She is the recipient of seven NAACP Image Awards, a National Book Award, a Caldecott Honor, a Coretta Scott King Award, and a Grammy nomination. She is the author of three New York Times bestsellers as well as many poetry collections for children and adults. You can visit her online at Nikki-Giovanni. com.