My Name Is Truth - The Life of Sojourner Truth

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.

About the author

Ann Turner is the author of many novels, picture books, and poetry collections for young children. Her novel A Hunter Comes Home was an ALA Notable Children's Book, and her first picture book, Dakota Dugout, received the same honor. Among her other books are Abe Lincoln Remembers, an NCSS/CBC Notable Children's Trade Book in the Field of Social Studies, and Through Moon and Stars and Night Skies, a Reading Rainbow selection. Ms. Turner lives in Williamsburg, Massachusetts, with her family.

Product details

• Authors: Ann Turner, Ann/ Ransome Turner
• Assisted by: James Ransome (Illustration)
• Publisher: Harper Collins Usa
• Languages: English
• Age Recommendation: ages 6 to 10
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 20.01.2015
• EAN: 9780060758998
• ISBN: 978-0-06-075899-8
• No. of pages: 40
• Dimensions: 229 mm x 279 mm x 6 mm
• Subjects: Children's and young people's books; JUVENILE NONFICTION: Biography & Autobiography / Women, JUVENILE NONFICTION: Social Science / Politics & Government, JUVENILE NONFICTION: Biography & Autobiography / Political, JUVENILE NONFICTION: Social Topics / Prejudice & Racism, JUVENILE NONFICTION: History / United States / 19th Century, JUVENILE NONFICTION: Biography & Autobiography / LGBTQ+, JUVENILE NONFICTION: Religion / General, JUVENILE NONFICTION: African American & Black