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Sojourner Truth - (Childhood of Famous Americans (Paperback)) by Kathleen Kudlinski (Paperback)

Sojourner Truth - (Childhood of Famous Americans (Paperback)) by  Kathleen Kudlinski (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>Born into slavery 1797 New York, Sojourner Truth became a preacher and campaigned for abolition and aided newly freed Southern slaves after the Civil War. This biography profiles her tireless efforts for equality and justice. Illustrations.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><b>Get to know the activist Sojourner Truth in this middle grade nonfiction biography of her early years!</b> <p/>Sojourner Truth was born into slavery under the name Isabella Bomfree. As an adult she gained freedom for herself and two of her children, then began working as a minister and renamed herself Sojourner Truth. She became an active abolitionist and women's rights activists, giving many influential talks including her famous "Ain't I A Woman?" speech. <p/>This book is laced with numerous illustrations, and the back of the book includes a timeline, questions, activities, and a glossary, making it the perfect addition to a classroom or home school setting. Perfect for emerging readers, the Childhood of Famous Americans series illustrates the incredible true stories of great Americans.<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br>Kathleen Kudlinski was born in Pennsylvania. When she grew up, she studied art and biology at the University of Maine. She became a science teacher, but when she stopped teaching, she tried writing. She is the author of books about Rosa Parks, Franklin Delano Roosevelt, Dr. Seuss, and many more. <p/>A Simon & Schuster illustrator.

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