Cover of Barbara Jordan

Barbara Jordan

by Joseph D. McNair

African American Library; Journey to Freedom

Reading Level 5-6 Gentle (Lvl 1) Ages 9-12

The text is written at a 5th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.

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About This Book

Discover the inspiring journey of Barbara Jordan, a trailblazing African-American leader who made history as a teacher, politician, and powerful voice for equality and democracy. Follow her path from humble beginnings to becoming a respected legislator who changed the course of American history. Her story shows the strength of courage and dedication in the face of challenges.

Representation & Themes

BiographyAfrican American HistoryPoliticsInspirationSocial JusticeComing of Age

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Content Intensity

Level 1 — Gentle
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No conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.

Data confidence: standard

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Details

ISBN
1567667414
Pages
40
Published
2001
Type
Nonfiction
Word Count
4,147

Genres

Juvenile Nonfiction

Subjects

Jordan, Barbara, 1936- -- Juvenile literature.Jordan, Barbara, 1936-United States. Congress. House -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.Legislators -- United States -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.African American women legislators -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.African American women legislators -- Texas -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.Legislators.African Americans -- Biography.Women -- Biography.Texas -- Politics and government -- 1951- -- Juvenile literature.