What reading level is Lift Every Voice?

Lift Every Voice by Dorothy Sterling, Benjamin Quarles is at a Level 4-5 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Lift Every Voice appropriate for?

Lift Every Voice is recommended for Ages 9-12. Content intensity: "Mild" (2/5). Content flags: Emotional: Identity & Self-Discovery.

What genre is Lift Every Voice?

Lift Every Voice is nonfiction — Biography & Autobiography.

Does Lift Every Voice have any content warnings?

Lift Every Voice has a content intensity rating of "Mild" (2/5). Content flags include: Emotional: Identity & Self-Discovery. On HootRated, every book is rated for emotional, physical, and social content themes to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Lift Every Voice?

Lift Every Voice by Dorothy Sterling, Benjamin Quarles is 140 pages.

Lift Every Voice

Dorothy Sterling, Benjamin Quarles

Lift Every Voice

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

The Lives of Booker T. Washington, W. E. B. Du Bois, Mary Church Terrell, and James Weldon Johnson

by Dorothy Sterling, Benjamin Quarles

Reading Level 4-5 Mild (Lvl 2) Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

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 crowd is buzzing as voices rise in powerful song, carrying hopes and dreams through the air. Four leaders stand tall, each with a story that changes the world in ways you’ve never imagined. But as the music swells, a challenge looms that could test everything they’ve fought for.

Themes

Historical Social Justice Coming of Age Multicultural

Quick Assessment

Lift Every Voice introduces young readers to the inspiring lives of four pivotal Black leaders whose beliefs and achievements shaped American history. Suitable for ages 9-12, this book offers accessible biographies that highlight themes of leadership, perseverance, and social justice. Parents should know it presents historical figures with respect and context, encouraging reflection on the ongoing struggle for equality.