My name is James Madison Hemings
by Jonah Winter
Reading Level 4-5 Moderate (Lvl 3)
Ages 5-8
The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for younger children (ages 5–8), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.
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About This Book
Discover the life of James Madison Hemings, who grew up in a world shaped by his unique family history. Through his eyes, explore the challenges and hopes of a boy born into slavery yet connected to one of America's founding fathers. This heartfelt story brings history to life for young readers.
Representation & Themes
MulticulturalBiographyHistoricalFamilyComing of Age
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 3 — Moderate Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense
Real stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.
Content Flags
Slavery Identity & Self-Discovery Family
Data confidence: standard
Details
- ISBN
- 9780385383424
- Pages
- 31
- Publisher
- Random House Children's Books
- Published
- 2016
- Type
- Nonfiction
- Word Count
- 1,263
Subjects
FreedmenBiographySlavesJefferson, thomas, 1743-1826Jefferson, thomas, 1743-1826, juvenile literatureSlavery, united statesSlavery, united states, juvenile literature
People
Thomas Jefferson (1743-1826)Madison Hemings (1805-1877)Sally Hemings
Places
Virginia