Sojourner Truth

Fighting for Freedom

From the Series Beginner Biography (LOOK! Books ™)

  • Interest Level: Kindergarten - Grade 2
  • Reading Level: Grade 2

Sojourner Truth was born to slaves. She had no choice. But when she grew to be a young mother herself, she ran away with her child looking for freedom. She used her voice to speak for all slaves wanting to be free.

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Interest Level Kindergarten - Grade 2
Reading Level Grade 2
Genre Social Studies
Category 5 Kinds of Nonfiction, 5KN: Narrative Nonfiction, Diverse Books: Feminism, Diverse Books: Race & Ethnicity, Diverse Books: Social Justice, Diversity
Copyright 2020
Publisher Red Chair Press
Imprint Red Chair Press
Language English
Number of Pages 24
Publication Date 2020-01-01
Text Type Narrative Nonfiction
BISACS JNF007120, JNF007050, JNF007020
Dewey 306.3
Graphics Full-color illustrations
Dimensions 8 x 8
Lexile 590
Guided Reading Level O
ATOS Reading Level 3.8
Accelerated Reader® Quiz 505939
Accelerated Reader® Points 0.5
Features Author/Illustrator biography, Awards, Bibliography/further reading, Fast facts, Glossary words bolded within text, Reviewed, Table of contents, Teaching Guides, and eSource

Author: Jeri Cipriano

Jeri Cipriano is the author of more than 100 books for children. She has also served as an editorial director of classroom magazines at Scholastic.

Illustrator: Scott R. Brooks

Scott R. Brooks is a full-time illustrator for books, video games, and television commercials. Scott shares his Atlanta, GA studio with his illustrator wife, Karen. They live at home with two clever children and a somewhat less clever dog and cat.

Lerner eSource™ offers free digital teaching and learning resources, including Common Core State Standards (CCSS) teaching guides. These guides, created by classroom teachers, offer short lessons and writing exercises that give students specific instruction and practice using Common Core skills and strategies. Lerner eSource also provides additional resources including online activities, downloadable/printable graphic organizers, and additional educational materials that would also support Common Core instruction. Download, share, pin, print, and save as many of these free resources as you like!

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Awards

  • Parents' Picks Award for Best Products for Elementary Kids 2024, Winner, 2024

Reviews

School Library Journal, Series Made Simple

“Helpful back matter, solid introductions, and a story-like structure to the writing make this series a solid choice for many elementary libraries.”—School Library Journal, Series Made Simple