Elijah Lovejoy's Fight for Freedom

Two decades before the Civil War, Elijah P. Lovejoy used his newspaper to demand an end to slavery - dangerous beliefs that turned deadly as mobs repeatedly destroyed his press and then took his life. Lovejoy's death turned slavery into a national debate and helped mobilize the abolitionist movement. It also made people more committed to protecting free speech and freedom from punishment by private citizens.

This is the life story of a man who insisted on his constitutional right to speak freely about unpopular subjects and refused to be intimidated by those who would silence him. Just days before his murder, Elijah told a crowd, "Think not that I regret the choice I have made. While all around me is violence and tumult, all is peace within."

A fascinating and informative read for children who enjoy history, biographies and stories of coping with adversity. As relevant today as when Lovejoy lived.

Suitable for U.S. history and social studies assignments.

Publisher: Jennifer Phillips
Published: 09/01/2020
Pages: 48
Weight: 0.22lbs
Size: 9.25h x 7.50w x 0.10d
ISBN: 9781734233629
Age: Ages 9-12

About the Author
Phillips, Jennifer: - Jennifer Phillips grew up in Alton, Illinois and lived right across the street from the Elijah Lovejoy memorial for a few years when she was small. A former newspaper reporter herself, she now lives in Shoreline, Washington. Jennifer writes stories that celebrate creativity, courage and determination. She loves opportunities to connect with readers of all ages about her books, as well as people on their own writing journeys. Visit her website at www.jenniferphillipsauthor.com for free extras about Elijah Lovejoy and the subjects of her other books.