Cover of Up close, W.E.B. Du Bois

Up close, W.E.B. Du Bois

by Tonya Bolden

Up Close (Viking)

Reading Level 8-9 Mild (Lvl 2) Unknown

The text is written at a 8th 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 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.

Representation & Themes

BiographyAfrican American HistorySocial JusticeCivil RightsHistory

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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Details

ISBN
9780670063024
Pages
232
Publisher
Penguin
Published
2008
Type
Nonfiction
Word Count
29,137

Genres

Juvenile Nonfiction

Subjects

Du Bois, W. E. B. -- 1868-1963 -- Juvenile literatureAfrican Americans -- Biography -- Juvenile literatureAfrican American intellectuals -- Biography -- Juvenile literatureAfrican American civil rights workers -- Biography -- Juvenile literatureAfrican American civil rights workersJuvenile literatureAfrican AmericansAfrican American intellectualsBiographyAfrican americans, biographyAfrican americans, biography, juvenile literatureAfrican americans, civil rights

People

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