Synopsis
Kidnapped at the age of 11 from his home in Benin, Africa, Olaudah Equiano spent the next 11 years as a slave in England, the U.S., and the West Indies, until he was able to buy his freedom. His autobiography, published in 1789, was a bestseller in its own time. Cameron has modernized and shortened it while remaining true to the spirit of the original. It's a gripping story of adventure, betrayal, cruelty, and courage. In searing scenes, Equiano describes the savagery of his capture, the appalling conditions on the slave ship, the auction, and the forced labor. . . . Kids will read this young man's story on their own; it will also enrich curriculum units on history and on writing.
Review
black-and-white archival engravings with an introduction by Henry Louis Gates, Jr.Ann Cameron is the author of many popular and award-winning books for children, including The Stories Julian Tells, The Stories Huey Tells, and The Most Beautiful Place in the World.
The Kidnapped Prince
Kidnapped at the age of 11 from his home in Benin, Africa, Olaudah Equiano spent the next 11 years as a slave in England, the U.S., and the West Indies, until he was able to buy his freedom. His autobiography, published in 1789, was a bestseller in its own time. Cameron has modernized and shortened it while remaining true to the spirit of the original. It's a gripping story of adventure, betrayal, cruelty, and courage. In searing scenes, Equiano describes the savagery of his capture, the appalling conditions on the slave ship, the auction, and the forced labor. . . . Kids will read this young man's story on their own; it will also enrich curriculum units on history and on writing.
His autobiography, published in 1789, was a bestseller in its own time. Cameron has modernized and shortened it while remaining true to the spirit of the original. It's a gripping story of adventure, betrayal, cruelty, and courage."
Reading African American Autobiography
From the 1760s to Barack Obama, this collection offers fresh looks at classic African American life narratives; highlights neglected African American lives, texts, and genres; and discusses the diverse outpouring of twenty-first-century memoirs.
Autobiography scholars will likely hear echoes of Philippe Lejeune's “Genetic Studies of Life Writing” in Bryant's prose. ... A Muslim American Slave : The Life of Omar ibn Said . Madison: U of Wisconsin P, 2011."
Give Your Child the World
Young children live with awe and wonder as their daily companions. But as they grow, worries often crowd out wonder. Knowing this, how can parents strengthen their kids' love for the world so it sticks around for the long haul? Thankfully, parents have at their fingertips a miracle vaccine--one that can boost their kids' immunity to the world's distractions. Well-chosen stories connect us with others, even those on the other side of the globe. Build your kids' lives on a story-solid foundation and you'll give them armor to shield themselves from the world’s cynicism. You'll give them confidence to persevere in the face of life's conflicts. You'll give them a reservoir of compassion that spills over into a lifetime of love in action. Give Your Child the World features inspiring stories, practical suggestions, and carefully curated reading lists of the best children's literature for each area of the globe. Reading lists are organized by region, country, and age range (ages 4-12). Each listing includes a brief description of the book, its themes, and any content of which parents should be aware. Parents can introduce their children to the world from the comfort of home by simply opening a book together. Give Your Child the World is poised to become a bestselling family reading treasury that promotes literacy, develops a global perspective, and strengthens family bonds while increasing faith and compassion.
Note: Religious beliefs mentioned The Kidnapped Prince: The Life of Olaudah Equiano (Benin) Ann Cameron Ann Cameron used Equiano's autobiography, published in 1789, to create this accessible version for younger readers, which shines a ..."
Black History - White History
Britain's recent historical culture is marked by a shift. As a consequence of new political directives, black history began to be mainstreamed into the realm of national history from the late 1990s onwards. »Black History - White History« assesses a number of manifestations of this new cultural historiography on screen and on stage, in museums and other accessible sites, emerging in the context of two commemorative events: the Windrush anniversary and the 1807 abolition bicentenary. It inquires into the terms on which the new historical programme could take hold, its sustainability and its representational politics.
Cameron , Ann (2000): The Kidnapped Prince: The Life of Olaudah Equiano , New York: Yearling. Cameron, Gail/Stan Crooke (1992): Liverpool: Capital of the Slave Trade, Liverpool: Picton ..."
Slavery in American Children's Literature, 1790-2010
Long seen by writers as a vital political force of the nation, children’s literature has been an important means not only of mythologizing a certain racialized past but also, because of its intended audience, of promoting a specific racialized future. Stories about slavery for children have served as primers for racial socialization. This first comprehensive study of slavery in children’s literature, Slavery in American Children’s Literature, 1790–2010, also historicizes the ways generations of authors have drawn upon antebellum literature in their own re-creations of slavery. It examines well-known, canonical works alongside others that have ostensibly disappeared from contemporary cultural knowledge but have nonetheless both affected and reflected the American social consciousness in the creation of racialized images. Beginning with abolitionist and proslavery views in antebellum children’s literature, Connolly examines how successive generations reshaped the genres of the slave narrative, abolitionist texts, and plantation novels to reflect the changing contexts of racial politics in America. From Reconstruction and the end of the nineteenth century, to the early decades of the twentieth century, to the civil rights era, and into the twenty-first century, these antebellum genres have continued to find new life in children’s literature—in, among other forms, neoplantation novels, biographies, pseudoabolitionist adventures, and neo-slave narratives. As a literary history of how antebellum racial images have been re-created or revised for new generations, Slavery in American Children’s Literature ultimately offers a record of the racial mythmaking of the United States from the nation’s beginning to the present day.
Cameron , Ann , adapt. The Kidnapped Prince: The Life of Olaudah Equiano . By Olaudah Equiano. Introd. by Henry Louis Gates Jr. New York: Alfred A Knopf, 1995. Carby, Hazel V. “Ideologies of Black Folk: The Historical Novel of Slavery."
Cultural Journeys
As multicultural education is becoming integral to the core curriculum, teachers often implement this aspect into their courses through literature. However, standards and criteria to teach and promote active discussion about this literature are sparse. Cultural Journeys provides these guidelines through the age-appropriate fiction and non-fiction works embedded in the book. With the example unit plans and extensive annotated bibliography, this book is a valuable resource that pre-service and in-service teachers will utilize throughout their careers.
The Origin of Life on Earth: An African Creation Myth. Mt. Airy, Md.: Sights Productions, 1991. Barnes, Joyce Annette. ... Cameron , Ann . The Kidnapped Prince: The Life of Olaudah Equiano . New York: Random House, 2000. Clifton, Lucille."
The Modern World
Designed to meet the curriculum needs for students from grades 7 to 12, this five-volume encyclopedia explores world history from approximately 5000 C.E. to the present. Organized alphabetically within geographical volumes on Africa, Europe, the Americas, the Middle East and Southwest Asia, and Asia and the Pacific, entries cover the social, political, scientific and technological, economic, and cultural events and developments that shaped the modern world.Each volume includes articles on history, government, and warfare; the development of ideas and the growth of art and architecture; religion and philosophy; music; science and technology; and daily life in the civilizations covered. Boxed features include "Turning Point," "Great Lives," "Into the Twenty-First Century," and "Modern Weapons". Maps, timelines, and illustrations illuminate the text, and a glossary, a selected bibliography, and an index in each volume round out the set.
Cameron , Ann . The Kidnapped Prince: The Life of Olaudah Equiano . New York: Yearling, 2000. Carr, Rosamond Halsey. Land of a Thousand Hills: My Life in Rwanda. New York: Plume, 2000. Christiaensen, Luc J., and Lionel Demery."
Deepening Literacy Learning
Art and Literature Engagements in K-8 Classrooms Mary Ann Reilly, Jane M. Gangi, Rob Cohen. Equiano, Olaudah. (2000). The kidnapped prince: The life of Olaudah Equiano ( Ann Cameron adapted this version of Equiano's original 1789 work)."
Literature Connections to American History, 7-12
This bibliography is divided into two main parts. The first part lists authors and titles in the categories of historical fiction, biography, collective biography, history trade book, CD-ROM, and videotape within specific time periods according to grade levels. The second part contains annotated bibliographies of titles listed in the first part: books, CD-ROMS, and videotapes.
Equiano , Olaudah . The Kidnapped Prince : The Life of Olaudah Equiano . Ann Cameron , adapter . New York : Knopf , 1995. 133p . $ 16 . ISBN 0-679-85619-6 . 7-10 When prince Odaudah Equiano was a young boy , slavers captured him and ..."
Encyclopedia of British Writers
This concise encyclopedic reference profiles more than 800 British poets
The critic Robert J. Allison points out that “ Equiano's book ...reminds us of the lives of millions who did not live to tell their stories.” A Work about Olaudah Equiano Cameron , Ann . The Kidnapped Prince: The Life ofOlaudah Equiano ."
The Newbery Companion
Supplies information about Newbery Award-winning authors and books, arranged chronologically from 1922 through 2001, and includes plot summaries, hints on how to introduce the books to young readers, and suggestions for related follow-up reading.
Ann Cameron's version of The Kidnapped Prince : The Life of Olaudah Equiano ( Knopf , 1995 , $ 16.00 : 0-679-85619-6 ) is a shortened , modernized version of the agonizing autobiography of a young African prince who was made a slave at ..."
Literature Connections to World History, 7-12
As does Literature Connections to American History, this guide identifies thousands of world history resources in both print and electronic format. From prehistory and the ancient world to the modern era-chapters cover all major geographic areas and time periods. An annotated bibliography describes each title and includes publication and award information. The book focuses on recent titles, all of which have received one or more favorable reviews. An indispensable guide.
Equiano, Olaudah. The Kidnapped Prince: The Life of Olaudah Equiano . Ann Cameron , adapter. New York: Knopf, 1995. I33p. $16. ISBN 0-679-85619-6. 7-10 When prince Olaudah Equiano was a young boy, slavers captured him and took him from ..."
Literature Connections to World History 712: Resources to Enhance and Entice
Identifying thousands of historical fiction novels, biographies, history trade books, CD-ROMs, and videotapes, these books help you locate resources on world history for students. Each is divided into two sections. In the first part, titles are listed according to grade levels within specific geographic areas and time periods. They are further organized by product type. Both books cover world history from Prehistory and the Ancient World to 54 B.C. to the modern era. Other chapters include Roman Empire to A.D. 476; Europe and the British Isles; Africa and South Africa; Australia, New Zealand, Pacific Islands, and Antarctica; Canada; China; India, Tibet, and Burma; Israel and Arab Countries; Japan; Vietnam, Korea, Cambodia, and Thailand; and South and Central America and the Caribbean. The second section has an annotated bibliography that describes each title and includes publication information and awards. The focus is on books published since 1990, and all have received at l
Equiano, Olaudah. The Kidnapped Prince: The Life of Olaudah Equiano . Ann Cameron , adapter, New York: Knopf, 1995. I33p. $16. ISBN 0-679-85619-6. 7-10 When prince Olaudah Equiano was a young boy, slavers captured him and took him from ..."
Connecting Cultures
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When she and her mother move away, Loretta finds a way to keep fishing. family life— grandfathers; friendship; moving; sports— fishing. Equiano, Olaudah, and Ann Cameron , adapter 402 The Kidnapped Prince: The Life of Olaudah Equiano ."
The United States, Change and Challenge
The Slave Ship from The Kidnapped Prince : The Life of Olaudah Equiano by OLAUDAH EQUIANO , adapted by ANN CAMERON o I traveled both by land and by water , through dif- ferent countries , till , six or seven months after I had been ..."
Cullinan and Galda's Literature and the Child
CD-ROM contains: Link to dynamic database-driven Website.
Cameron , Ann . ( 1988 ) . The Most Beautiful Place in the World . Illus . Thomas B. Allen . New York : Knopf . Cameron , Ann . ( 1995 ) . The Kidnapped Prince : The Life of Olaudah Equiano . New York : Knopf . Cameron , Ann . ( 2000 ) ..."
Nearer My Freedom
Millions of Africans were enslaved during the transatlantic slave trade, but few recorded their personal experiences. Olaudah Equiano's The Interesting Narrative of the Life of Olaudah Equiano is perhaps the most well known of the autobiographies that exist. Using this narrative as a primary source text, authors Monica Edinger and Lesley Younge share Equiano's life story in "found verse," supplemented with annotations to give readers historical context. This poetic approach provides interesting analysis and synthesis, helping readers to better understand the original text. Follow Equiano from his life in Africa as a child to his enslavement at a young age, his travels across the Atlantic Ocean and Mediterranean Sea, his liberation, and his life as a free man.
... Narratives: The Life of Olaudah Equiano / The History of Mary Prince / Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass by Henry Louis Gates Jr., editor (1987) Copper Sun by Sharon Draper (2006) The Kidnapped Prince by Ann Cameron (2000) ..."
Children's Catalog
1745 Cameron , Ann . The kidnapped prince : the life of Olaudah Equiano ; by Olaudah Equiano ; adapted by Ann ... of Olaudah Equiano This is an " adaptation of an influential slave narrative by an African prince who was kidnapped as a ..."
Black Books Galore! Guide to Great African American Children's Books about Boys
A Treasury of Hundreds of Books that Help Boys Grow andFlourish "Images-strong, proud and happy, brave, and now also humorous . . .what a joy it is to see black faces of all shades in our children'sbooks."-Doug E. Doug, Actor, The Bill Cosby Show "As a child . . . I wish there had been more books that reflectedmy world and my interests."-Earl G. Graves, Chairman, Publisher,and CEO, Black Enterprise magazine How do you know which books are the best for boys at every age?Now, two of the mothers who founded the esteemed Black BooksGalore!-the nation's leading organizer of African Americanchildren's book festivals-and the authors of the highly acclaimedBlack Books Galore! Guide to Great African American Children'sBooks, share their expert advice. Let BBG! help you open the doorto a wonderful world of reading for the boys in your life. Invaluable for parents, teachers, and librarians, this easy-to-use,delightfully illustrated reference guide features: * Quick, lively descriptions of over 350 books * Hundreds of young black heroes and positive role models * Reflections from kids, famous authors, illustrators, and publicfigures about their favorite childhood books * Easy-to-find listings organized by age level and indexed bytitle, topic, author, and illustrator * Recommended reading for parents of boys "This is a great resource that fills a tremendous need. It shouldbe on parents' shelves at home as well as in every school."-AlvinF. Poussaint, M.D., Harvard Medical School, on Black Books Galore!Guide to Great African American Children's Books
Kidnapped . Prince : The. Life . of. Olaudah EQuiano [307] Written by Olaudah Equiano Adapted by Ann Cameron Softcover: Alfred A. Knopf Published 1995 Eleven-year-old Olaudah Equiano was kidnapped by African slavers from his Benin homeland ..."
Kaleidoscope
Multicultural literature for elementary and middle school.
Equiano , Olaudah . The Kidnapped Prince : The Life of Olaudah Equiano . Adapted by Ann Cameron . Alfred A. Knopf , 1995. ISBN 0-679-85619-6 . 133p . 9-14 . Nonfiction . Ann Cameron's adaptation of the autobiography of historical figure ..."
Forthcoming Books
How to Love a Black Woman . 176p . ... No Mentor but Myself " Jack London on Writing & Writers . 2nd ed . 224p . ... Desert Queen : The Extraordinary Life of Gertrude Bell : Adventurer , Adviser to Kings , Ally of Lawrence of Arabia ."
American Eras: The colonial era, 1600-1754
Covers the individuals and events related to such topics as world events, the arts, communication, education, government and politics, and science and medicine from the colonial era onward.
Johanna died two months after her father , but Anna Maria survived him into adulthood . Sources : Ann Cameron , The Kidnapped Prince : The Life of Olaudah Equiano , introduction by Henry Louis Gates Jr. ( New York : Knopf , 1995 ) ..."
Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books
DS FREEDMAN , RUSSELL Out of Darkness : The Story of Louis Braille ; illus . by Kate Kiesler . Clarion , 1997 81p ISBN 0-395-77516-7 $ 15.95 R Gr . 3-6 Louis Braille is a significant historical figure and one of the classic subjects of ..."
Seeking History
Seeking History is one of the first books about using primary sources in elementary and middle school classrooms to enhance and deepen students grapplings with history.
Cameron , Ann , adapter . 1995. The Kidnapped Prince : The Life of Olaudah Equiano . New York : Knopf . Carroll , Lewis . 1866. Alice's Adventures in Wonderland . London : Macmillan . 1966 [ 1890 ] . The Nursery Alice ."
Children's Book Review Service
BCS Equiano , Olaudah THE KIDNAPPED PRINCE : The Life of Olaudah Equiano adapted by Ann Cameron Knopf $ 16.00 ISBN 0-679-85295-6 1/16 Ages 9-14 LC 93-29914 CIP Olaudah Equiano was a well - to - do boy in Benin when he was stolen from ..."
Great Books for Boys
"The author of Great Books for Girls again draws on her experience as a librarian. Like the companion volume, her new roundup includes picture books as well as books for middle graders and older readers, approximately to age 14. Odean's annotations are, as before, a clearly written combination of content and commentary, with basic imprint information (though no ISBNs) and suggested age level provided for each book. She has retained some titles from the previous book, but many are different. The organization is also slightly different here, and the table of contents has been expanded for easier use."--Booklist
This autobiography , excerpted and edited from his Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass , An American Slave , Written by Himself , is characterized ... The Kidnapped Prince : The Life of Olaudah Equiano . Adapted by Ann Cameron ."
Culturally Diverse Library Collections for Youth
An annotated list of multicultural materials for children's libraries.
The Kidnapped Prince : The Life of Olaudah Equiano . Adapted by Ann Cameron . New York : Knopf , 1995. Alfred A. Knopf Books for Young Readers . 144 pp . ISBN 0-679–85619–6 . LC 93–29914 . Junior high . The true story of Olaudah Equiano ..."
The Horn Book Guide to Children's and Young Adult Books
CHD Pfeffer , Wendy The Shortest Day : Celebrating the Winter Solstice 40 pp . Dutton ISBN 0-525-46968-0 16.99 ( 5 ) K - 3 Illustrated by Jesse Reisch . This collection of solstice facts and feelings consists of a mood poem about the ..."
