Up close, W.E.B. Du Bois

Tonya Bolden

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Up close, W.E.B. Du Bois

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Tonya Bolden

Up Close (Viking)

Reading Level 8-9 Mild (Lvl 2) Ages 11+ Sweet Spot

The text is written at a 8th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for older middle graders (ages 11+), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.

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About This Book

Discover the inspiring journey of W.E.B. Du Bois, a powerful voice for civil rights and equality. Explore his groundbreaking work, leadership at The Crisis magazine, and courageous fight against injustice during a challenging era. This richly illustrated biography brings history to life for young readers eager to learn about a remarkable African American leader.

Themes

BiographyAfrican American HistorySocial JusticeCivil RightsHistory

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 8-9 book with mild content intensity. It's a Sweet Spot read — challenging text with gentle themes, ideal for advanced or 2e readers. Content themes include racial discrimination, historical. Written for readers ages 11+.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 2 — Mild
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Content Flags

Racial Discrimination Historical
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

6/10

Engaging read with solid pacing and interesting themes.

Discussion Potential

5/10

Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
7
Emotional Weight
4
Narrative Pace
7
Theme Richness
7
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
8
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Details

Book Length

232 pages
29,137 words
3h 14m read-aloud
ISBN
9780670063024
Pages
232
Publisher
Penguin
Published
2008
Type
Nonfiction
Word Count
29,137
Read-Aloud
~3h 14m
Text Density
Light Text

Genres

Juvenile Nonfiction

Subjects

Du Bois, W. E. B1868-1963African AmericansAfrican American IntellectualsAfrican American Civil Rights WorkersAfrican Americans, BiographyAfrican Americans, Civil Rights

People

W. E. B. Du Bois (1868-1963)