Sojourner Truth

Written by Kathleen V. Kudlinski and Lenny Wooden

Part of the Childhood of Famous Americans series

Discover Sojourner Truth's journey from slavery to influential activist.

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160 pages· 23,941 words· Est. 3.5 hour read· ~830L

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Bookroo's summary

Born into slavery, Isabella Bomfree transforms into Sojourner Truth, a powerful voice for abolition and women's rights. Follow her courageous path to freedom and her iconic speeches that changed history. This engaging biography, filled with illustrations and educational resources, invites young readers to explore the life of a remarkable American hero.

From the publisher

Get to know the activist Sojourner Truth in this middle grade nonfiction biography of her early years!Sojourner Truth was born into slavery under the name Isabella Bomfree. As an adult she gained freedom for herself and two of her children, then began working as a minister and renamed herself Sojourner Truth. She became an active abolitionist and women’s rights activists, giving many influential talks including her famous “Ain’t I A Woman?” speech. This book is laced with numerous illustrations, and the back of the book includes a timeline, questions, activities, and a glossary, making it the perfect addition to a classroom or home school setting. Perfect for emerging readers, the Childhood of Famous Americans series illustrates the incredible true stories of great Americans.

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