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
For Parents
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.