Genre: Nonfiction
Awards: Nominated for Coretta Scott King
Grade Level: 2nd - 5th grade
Isabella who became known as Sojourner Truth, was auctioned off as little girl from New York to a farmer. Until she turned 13 years, Sojourner did not understand the multiple slave owners she was sold to; she spoke Dutch. She was set up with a slave man and they had four children. Her slave master, Dumont made false promises of freedom which led to her escape. Sojourner stayed with a couple that were a few miles away; they did not believe in owning slaves. Ironically, the couple were forced to buy Sojourner, and with this set her free. After her son was illegally sold, Sojourner took Dumont to court. She was doing many things that were unheard of; she crossed states to tell of her story and the truth. She was such a powerful woman, and had a way with words; she changed people's perspective on slavery. Sojourner Truth was only passing through to spread the message against evil.
I would not use this book in my classroom since it is not age- appropriate. This book could be used in a history lesson, as a read aloud, or be assigned for students to do a report over. I like this book because it provides insight on who Sojourner Truth was. At the end of the book, there is a timeline of important events during her life time.
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