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Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 1994 · Est. 18 min read
Dear Benjamin Banneker
By Andrea Davis Pinkney, Brian Pinkney (Illustrator)
A free black man challenges Jefferson on slavery.
4.2/5 Goodreads · 272 ratings
32 pages· 1,571 words· Est. 18 min read
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Bookroo's summary
Benjamin Banneker, a free black mathematician and astronomer, dares to confront Thomas Jefferson on the hypocrisy of slavery. Through bold letters, he challenges the Secretary of State's beliefs. Will his words spark change or fall on deaf ears? Discover the power of one man's courage in a world of oppression.
From the publisher
Benjamin Banneker was born free when most blacks in this country were still enslaved. But it troubled him that not all blacks were free. An accomplished astronomer and mathematician, he decided to take a stand against slavery by writing to then-Secretary of State Thomas Jefferson. This is the story of their extraordinary correspondence.
At a glance
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 32
- Words
- 1,571
- Reading age
- 6–9
- Audience
- Picture
- Lexile
- AD1100L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 6.4
- F&P level
- ~Z
- Scholastic level
- T
- AR points
- 0.5
- AR interest level
- MG
- AR quiz
- 12698
Publication
- Published
- September 1, 1998
- First published
- October 31, 1994
- Publisher
- Clarion Books
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Chapter Book
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