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This book examines the 1851 "Ain't I a Woman" speech by abolitionist and women's rights advocate Sojourner Truth and profiles her life and her work within the abolitionist movement, the war and emancipation, and the legacy she left behind.
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This book pulls back the curtain on one of America's most powerful speeches, letting kids become history detectives as they investigate primary sources to discover the real Sojourner Truth. Young readers will root for this fearless former slave who spoke truth to power, outwitted opponents with wit, and sparked a movement that still echoes today. If You Want a Friend in Washington: Wacky, Wild & Wonderful Presidential Petsr kid loves "Hidden Figures" and root-for-the-underdog stories, they'll devour this short but mighty profile of an American original. Perfect for curious readers ages 9-12 in grades 4-7 who want big ideas in a bite-sized package.