A Picture Book of Sojourner Truth (Picture Book Biography)

by David A Adler (Author) Gershom Griffith (Illustrator)

A Picture Book of Sojourner Truth (Picture Book Biography)
Reading Level: 2nd − 3rd Grade

Discover the life story of one of American history's most imporant orators & freedom fighters.

Sojourner Truth was born into slavery 1797, and what she would learn and do during her lifetime would change the country. She was one of the first African-American women in the United States to win a lawsuit against a white man. She traveled the country speaking out against slavery and racist injustice, and for her efforts she met and talked with two different presidents. Introduce young readers to a remarkable story of a woman who always believed there was more work to be done.

For almost thirty years, David Adler's Picture Book Biography series has profiled famous people who changed the world. Colorful, kid-friendly illustrations combine with Adler's expert mixtures of facts and personality (Booklist) to introduce young readers to history through compelling biographies of presidents, heroes, inventors, explorers, and adventurers. These books are ideal for first and second graders interested in history or who need reliable sources for school book reports.

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Review quotes

Grade 2-4-Adler relates what is known of Sojourner Truth's life in this chronological narrative. He portrays his subject in a realistic manner, discussing slavery and other issues in an easy-to-read style. The quotes, while undocumented, are simple enough for the target audience and help to place events in context. Excellent-quality watercolor illustrations capture the action and provide effective representations and details of the time period. Another interesting, informative picture-book biography from a prolific author. Marcia S. Rettig, South Buffalo Elementary School, Freeport, PA Copyright 1994 Reed Business Information, Inc.
David A Adler
DAVID A. ADLER lives in New York.

TERRY WIDENER lives in Texas.

Classification
Non-fiction
ISBN-13
9780823412624
Lexile Measure
910
Guided Reading Level
M
Publisher
Holiday House
Publication date
January 19, 1994
Series
Picture Book Biography
BISAC categories
JNF007050 - Juvenile Nonfiction | Biography & Autobiography | Cultural Heritage
JNF007020 - Juvenile Nonfiction | Biography & Autobiography | Historical
Library of Congress categories
African Americans
United States
Women
Abolitionists
Truth, Sojourner
African American abolitionists
Social reformers
Reformers

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