by McDonough, Yona Zeldis,
[ 01. English Non Fiction ] Authors: Eldridge, Jim,--1944---illustrator. Series: Who was ...? Physical details: 106 pages : illustrations, map ; 20 cm. Subject(s): Truth, Sojourner, --1799-1883. | African American abolitionists --Biography. | African American women --Biography. | Abolitionists --United States --Biography. | Social reformers --United States --Biography.
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01. English Non Fiction
| Location | Call Number | Status | Date Due |
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| West Kent Elementary School | 921 TRU | Available |
"Almost 100 years before Rosa Parks refused to give up her bus seat, Sojourner Truth was mistreated by a streetcar conductor. She took him to court--and won! Before she was Sojourner Truth, she was known simply as Belle. Born a slave in New York sometime around 1797, she was later sold and separated from her family. Even after she escaped from slavery, she knew her work was not yet done. She changed her name and traveled, inspiring everyone she met and sharing her story until her death in 1883 at age eighty-six. In this easy-to-read biography, Yona Zeldis McDonough continues to share that remarkable story"-- Provided by publisher.
Includes bibliographical references (page 106).
Who was Sojourner Truth? -- Early days -- Freedom ahead -- The big city -- A new name, a new calling -- "Ain't I a woman?" -- War! -- A streetcar ride -- The final years -- Timelines.