The Story of Sojourner Truth

Story of Biographies Series

Author: Anita Crawford Clark

Book 45 in the Story of Biographies series

Pages: 64

Published: 2023

Age: 6+

Discover the life of Sojourner Truth―an inspiring story about being bold and brave for kids ages 6 to 9 years.

Sojourner Truth, born Isabella Baumfree, was one of the most important leaders in the anti-slavery movement. Before she fought for freedom and changed American history, she was a young enslaved girl who wanted a better life for herself and for all Black people. She overcame many incredible challenges as she bravely stood up for equality and justice. This chapter book for young readers explores how Sojourner escaped slavery to become one of America's greatest champions for human rights.

Independent reading―This Sojourner Truth biography is broken down into short chapters and simple language so kids 6 to 9 years can read and learn on their own.
Critical thinking―Kids will learn the Who, What, Where, When, Why, and How of Sojourner's life, find definitions of new words, discussion questions, and more.
A lasting legacy―Find out how Sojourner made the world a more equal place for future generations in this African American history book for kids.

How will Sojourner's fierce determination and unstoppable spirit inspire you?

About the Story of Biographies Series

Books in series order

  1. 1.The Story of Ruth Bader Ginsburg(2020)
  2. 2.The Story of Frida Kahlo(2020)
  3. 3.The Story of Abraham Lincoln(2020)
  4. 4.The Story of George Washington(2020)
  5. 5.The Story of Harriet Tubman(2020)
  6. 6.The Story of Alexander Hamilton(2020)
  7. 7.The Story of Jane Goodall(2020)
  8. 8.The Story of Martin Luther King Jr.(2020)
  9. 9.The Story of Albert Einstein(2020)
  10. 10.The Story of Barack Obama(2020)
  11. 11.The Story of the Wright Brothers(2020)
  12. 12.The Story of Neil Armstrong(2020)
  13. 13.The Story of Marie Curie(2020)
  14. 14.The Story of Helen Keller(2020)
  15. 15.The Story of Amelia Earhart(2020)
  16. 16.The Story of Malala Yousafzai(2020)
  17. 17.The Story of Simone Biles(2020)
  18. 18.The Story of Fred Rogers:(2020)
  19. 19.The Story of Benjamin Franklin(2020)
  20. 20.The Story of Gandhi(2020)
  21. 21.The Story of Thomas Jefferson(2020)
  22. 22.The Story of Jim Henson(2021)
  23. 23.The Story of John Lewis(2021)
  24. 24.The Story of Leonardo da Vinci(2021)
  25. 25.The Story of Anne Frank(2021)
  26. 26.The Story of Jackie Robinson(2021)
  27. 27.The Story of Michelle Obama(2021)
  28. 28.The Story of Joe Biden(2021)
  29. 29.The Story of Stan Lee(2021)
  30. 30.The Story of Nelson Mandela(2021)
  31. 31.The Story of Kamala Harris(2021)
  32. 32.The Story of Ruby Bridges(2021)
  33. 33.The Story of Princess Diana(2021)
  34. 34.The Story of Babe Ruth(2021)
  35. 35.The Story of Eliza Hamilton(2021)
  36. 36.The Story of Misty Copeland(2021)
  37. 37.The Story of Katherine Johnson(2021)
  38. 38.The Story of Ella Fitzgerald(2021)
  39. 39.The Story of Lin-Manuel Miranda(2022)
  40. 40.The Story of Walt Disney(2022)
  41. 41.The Story of Selena Quintanilla(2022)
  42. 42.The Story of Henry Ford(2022)
  43. 43.The Story of Pablo Picasso(2022)
  44. 44.The Story of Maya Angelou(2023)
  45. 45.The Story of Sojourner Truth(2023)
  46. 46.The Story of Audrey Hepburn(2024)
  47. 47.The Story of Serena Williams(2024)
  48. 48.The Story of Taylor Swift(2024)
  49. 49.The Story of Betty White(2024)
  50. 50.The Story of Fannie Lou Hamer(2025)
  51. 51.The Story of Caitlin Clark(2025)

Reading age: 6+ years

Inspiring biographies for young readers aged 6-9 years!

This highly-rated series was designed and curated especially for younger readers. Discover activists, artists, athletes, and more from all across history with the The Story Of series, including famous figures like: Albert Einstein, Anne Frank, Ruby Bridges, Amelia Earhart, and Frida Kahlo.

All the books in this series promote:

Independent reading―The biographies in this series are broken down into short chapters and simple language so kids aged 6 to 9 years can read and learn on their own.

Critical thinking―Kids will learn the Who, What, Where, When, Why, and How of each featured person, find definitions of new words, discussion questions, and more.

Knowledge of lasting legacies―Find out how these celebrated individuals made the world a better place for future generations, including you!