Pulitzer Prize-winning author Scott Shane discusses his new novel about an abolitionist who led hundreds to freedom from slavery.
About the Event
Join AARP Maryland's virtual book club to discuss Flee North: A Forgotten Hero and the Fight for Freedom in Slavery's Borderland with author Scott Shane, a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist.
The book unveils the extraordinary story of Thomas Smallwood, who was born into slavery and bought his own freedom. As a self-educated shoemaker in Washington, D.C., he organized mass escapes, leading hundreds to freedom from slavery. The narrative exposes the inhumanity of the era, offering insights into today's racial inequities.
How to Join
Sign in to your AARP.org account or create an account to register for events. AARP membership is not required. You will receive an email with the Zoom link before class.
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Contact AARP Maryland at mdaarp@aarp.org for more information about this event.
In Person: The Church Studio, Tulsa, OK 
