Cover of Sojourner Truth

Sojourner Truth

by Frances E. Ruffin

American Legends

Reading Level 5-6 Mild (Lvl 2) Ages 5-8

The text is written at a 5th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for younger children (ages 5–8), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.

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About This Book

Discover the inspiring journey of Sojourner Truth, who rose from slavery to become a fearless leader speaking out for freedom and equality. Young readers will learn how her courage and words helped change history for African Americans and women. This story celebrates bravery and the power of standing up for what is right.

Representation & Themes

HistoricalSocial JusticeAfrican American AbolitionistsFamilyComing of Age

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Content Intensity

Level 2 — Mild
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Content Flags

Emotional: Identity & Self-Discovery Social: Racial Discrimination
Data confidence: standard

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Details

ISBN
0823958264
Pages
24
Published
2002
Type
Nonfiction
Word Count
1,222

Genres

Juvenile Nonfiction

Subjects

Truth, Sojourner, d. 1883 -- Juvenile literature.Truth, Sojourner, d. 1883.African American abolitionists -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.African American women -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.Abolitionists -- United States -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.Social reformers -- United States -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.Abolitionists.Reformers.African Americans -- Biography.Women -- Biography.