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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2015 · Est. 1 hour read
Who Was Sojourner Truth?
By Yona Zeldis McDonough, Who HQ, Jim Eldridge (Illustrator)
Part of the Who Was . . . ? series
A former slave becomes a prominent abolitionist and women's rights activist in 19th-century America
4.2/5 Goodreads · 526 ratings
112 pages· 8,037 words· Est. 1 hour read
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Bookroo's summary
Born into slavery, Belle transforms into Sojourner Truth, a fearless advocate for justice. After winning a court case against a streetcar conductor, she embarks on a journey to inspire change. How did she turn personal trials into a legacy of empowerment? Discover the story of a woman who refused to be silenced, traveling across the nation to share her truth and ignite a movement. Her life, marked by courage and resilience, continues to inspire generations. What drove her relentless pursuit of justice, and how did she impact the world around her?
From the publisher
Almost 100 years before Rosa Parks refused to give up her bus seat, Sojourner Truth was mistreated by a streetcar conductor. She took him to court–and won! Before she was Sojourner Truth, she was known simply as Belle. Born a slave in New York sometime around 1797, she was later sold and separated from her family. Even after she escaped from slavery, she knew her work was not yet done. She changed her name and traveled, inspiring everyone she met and sharing her story until her death in 1883 at age eighty-six. In this easy-to-read biography, Yona Zeldis McDonough continues to share that remarkable story.
At a glance
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 112
- Words
- 8,037
- Reading age
- 8–12
- Audience
- Juvenile Reader
- Lexile
- 600L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 4.8
- F&P level
- ~O
- AR points
- 1
- AR interest level
- MG
- AR quiz
- 180230
Publication
- Published
- December 29, 2015
- Publisher
- Penguin Workshop
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Chapter Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9780448486789
- LCCN
- 2015036607
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