Freedom: Stories Celebrating the Universal Declaration of Human Rights

Bestselling authors bring together a thought-provoking collection of short stories, each inspired by one of thirty human rights adopted by the United Nations and promoted by Amnesty International.

Freedom is a mix of thoughtful, serious, funny, and thrilling stories that harness the power of literature to celebrate--and affirm--our shared humanity. Published in association with Amnesty International, an array of internationally acclaimed & award-winning writers remind us these fundamental freedoms - ratified in 1948 - are just as crucial to protect and uphold today as ever.

The United Nations took a moral stand against human rights crimes and adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, a proclamation of thirty rights that belong to us all, starting memorably with Article 1: "All human beings are born free and equal." Amnesty International is one of several international organizations promoting UDHR. It is a world-leading grassroots human rights organization & a global movement of millions of people demanding human rights for all people - no matter who they are or where they are.

Authors include: Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, Kate Atkinson, Ishmael Beah, Paulo Coelho, Nadine Gordimer, Marina Lewycka, Henning Mankell, Yann Martel, Rohinton Minstry, David Mitchell, Walter Mosley, Joyce Carol Oates.


Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Crown Publishing Group (NY)
Published: 01/04/2011
ISBN: 9780307588838
Pages: 432
Weight: 0.90lbs
Size: 7.90h x 5.10w x 1.10d

Review Citations: Publishers Weekly 10/25/2010
Library Journal 11/15/2010 pg. 64

Accelerated Reader Quiz #/Name: 136977 / Free?
Reading Level: 4.5 / Interest Level: Middle Grade Plus / Point Value: 5