Sojourner Truth: Ain't I a Woman?
When she was 46 years old, an African-American woman called Belle who had been born into slavery renamed herself. She became Sojourner Truth, a pilgrim who spoke, sang and recited long passages from the Bible before white and black audiences wherever matters concerning freedom were discussed and debated. The McKissacks trace how Sojourner Truth became a staunch abolitionist and effective advocate for womens' rights, and they relate the tragic personal losses suffered by this amazing leader. This outstanding biography is documented with photographs, a bibliography and capsule biographies of fourteen of the women and men who were Sojourner's contemporaries in 19th century movements for liberation. ©1992 Cooperative Children's Book Center
CCBC Age Recommendation: Ages 10-14
Age Range:
Grades 3-5 (Ages 8-10)
Grades 6-8 (Ages 11-13)
Grades 9-12 (Age 14 and older)
Formats:
Biography, Autobiography and Memoir
Substantial Narrative Non-Fiction
Subjects:
19th Century
Activism and Resistance
African Americans
Biography
Civil Rights
Girls and Women
History (Nonfiction)
Slavery
U.S. History
Diversity subject:
Black/African
Publisher:
Scholastic Hardcover
Publish Year: 1992
Pages: 186
ISBN: 0590446908
CCBC Location: Non-Fiction, 920 Truth