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Description
This brief biography profiles the life of former slave and women's activist Sojourner Truth, discussing her childhood as an enslaved person, her eventual freedom, and her work to help former slaves and women. The book covers how she chose her own name when she decided to become a traveling preacher. It is written for middle grade readers at a 4.5 reading level.
Quick Summary
This biography brings to life a former slave who became one of the most powerful voices for freedom and women's rights in American history, reading like a superhero origin story. Kids will love her incredible courage, how she taught herself to read and speak in public, and the way she used her powerful voice to stand up to crowds of skeptics. If your kid loves the "Who Was?" series or books about brave historical figures like "I Am Malala," they'll be fascinated by Sojourner Truth's amazing journey. Ideal for readers ages 9 to 13 in grades 4 through 7.