Get to know the activist Sojourner Truth in this middle grade nonfiction
biography of her early years!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. 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.