My Name Is Truth: The Life of Sojourner Truth (Library Binding) (ISBN-13: 9780060758998)

The remarkable true story of how former slave Isabella Baumfree transformed herself into the preacher and orator Sojourner Truth, an iconic figure of the abolitionist and women's rights movements.

Written in the fiery and eloquent voice of Sojourner Truth herself, My Name Is Truth will captivate readers just as Sojourner's passionate words enthralled her listeners.

The text by acclaimed author Ann Turner and the paintings from award-winning illustrator James Ransome underwent expert review by two historians of the period.

This beautifully illustrated and impeccably researched picture book biography includes a detailed historical note and a list of suggested supplemental reading materials.

Author: Ann Turner
ISBN-10: 0060758996
ISBN-13: 9780060758998
Publisher: HarperCollins
Language: English
Published: 01/20/2015
Pages: 40
Format: Library Binding
Weight: 0.90lbs
Size: 11.00h x 9.10w x 0.60d

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 4.4
Point Value: 0.5
Interest Level: Lower Grade
Quiz #/Name: 171883 / My Name Is Truth: The Life of Sojourner Truth


Review Citation(s):
School Library Journal 10/01/2014 pg. 133
Publishers Weekly 10/20/2014 pg. 52
Kirkus Reviews 11/01/2014 pg. 116
Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 03/01/2015