Who Was Sojourner Truth?
Almost 100 years before Rosa Parks, Sojourner Truth, mistreated by a streetcar conductor, took him to court and won! Born a slave in New York around 1797, she was later sold and separated from her family. Despite escaping slavery, she continued to inspire and share her story until her death in 1883. Yona Zeldis McDonough's biography highlights this remarkable journey.
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Almost 100 years before Rosa Parks refused to give up her bus seat, Sojourner Truth experienced mistreatment by a streetcar conductor. She bravely took him to court and emerged victorious. Prior to becoming Sojourner Truth, she was known as Belle. Born into slavery in New York around 1797, she was eventually sold and separated from her family. Even after escaping slavery, she remained steadfast in her mission. Changing her name, she embarked on a journey of inspiration, touching the lives of all those she encountered, until her passing in 1883 at the age of eighty-six. In this biography written by Yona Zeldis McDonough, the remarkable story of Sojourner Truth is shared in an easy-to-understand format.
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Grade: Grade 3-Grade 7
Brand: Grosset & Dunlap
Publisher Date: 12/29/2015
Author: Yona Zeldis McDonough, Jim Eldridge & Nancy Harrison
Dimensions: 7.63 x 5.31
UPC: 9780448486789
Ages: 8-12
Pages: 112
