9781626728721
So Tall Within
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So Tall Within: Sojourner Truth's Long Walk Toward Freedom From celebrated author Gary D. Schmidt comes a picture book biography of a giant in the struggle for civil rights, perfectly pitched for readers today. Sojourner Truth was born into slavery but possessed a mind and a vision that knew no bounds. So Tall Within traces her life from her painful childhood through her remarkable emancipation to her incredible leadership in the movement for rights for both women and African Americans. Her story is told with lyricism and pathos by Gary D. Schmidt, one of the most celebrated writers for children in the twenty-first century, and brought to life by award winning and fine artist Daniel Minter. This combination of talent is just right for introducing this legendary figure to a new generation of children.
  • Author
  • Age Level
    Ages 5 to 8
  • Format
    Hardcover
  • Illustrator
    Minter, Daniel
  • Location
    United States
  • Number of Pages
    48 Pages
  • Timeline
    1800s
So Tall Within: Sojourner Truth's Long Walk Toward Freedom From celebrated author Gary D. Schmidt comes a picture book biography of a giant in the struggle for civil rights, perfectly pitched for readers today. Sojourner Truth was born into slavery but possessed a mind and a vision that knew no bounds. So Tall Within traces her life from her painful childhood through her remarkable emancipation to her incredible leadership in the movement for rights for both women and African Americans. Her story is told with lyricism and pathos by Gary D. Schmidt, one of the most celebrated writers for children in the twenty-first century, and brought to life by award winning and fine artist Daniel Minter. This combination of talent is just right for introducing this legendary figure to a new generation of children.
  • Author
  • Age Level
    Ages 5 to 8
  • Format
    Hardcover
  • Illustrator
    Minter, Daniel
  • Location
    United States
  • Number of Pages
    48 Pages
  • Timeline
    1800s