A. Philip Randolph
Sarah E. Wright
A. Philip Randolph
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
Integration in the Workplace
by Sarah E. Wright
The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.
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About This Book
The rhythmic clatter of train wheels fills the air as a determined voice rises above the noise, calling for fairness and respect. Imagine standing tall among voices demanding change, where every word sparks hope for a better tomorrow. The journey is tough, but the dream of justice feels as real as the whistle blowing in the distance.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This middle-grade biography introduces A. Philip Randolph, a pioneering civil rights leader who organized the Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters, the first African American labor union. Suitable for ages 9-12, it provides historical insight into labor rights and civil rights movements through an accessible narrative. Parents should know it touches on themes of social justice and perseverance in the face of discrimination.
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 2 — MildLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
1/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
4/10Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 0382099222
- Pages
- 130
- Publisher
- Silver Burdett Press
- Published
- 1990
- Type
- Nonfiction