Review Andrea Davis Pinkney’s rousing, lyrical text combines with Brian Pinkney’s swirling illustrations to portray the emotion and energy of Sojourner Truth’s story. Expressive ink and watercolor scenes set against washes of yellow and orange bring the words to life. Sojourner is described as “big, black, beautiful” throughout the story, which culminates in her rousing speech on women’s rights given at the 1851 convention in Akron, Ohio. End papers include additional information about Sojourner Truth and a bibliography. Themes
Juvenile Biography; African American History; Women’s Rights; Civil Rights; Slavery; Abolition Application Large, double page spreads make the book ideal for a read-aloud, followed by a discussion about women’s and civil rights. Read-alikes Winter, Jonah. (2015). Lillian’s Right to Vote: A Celebration of the Voting Rights Act of 1965. Woelfle, Gretchen. (2014). Mumbet’s Declaration of Independence. Author Website: http://andreadavispinkney.com/ Illustrator Website: http://www.brianpinkney.net/main.html References: Sojourner Truth’s Step-Stomp Stride [cover image]. Retrieved from https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/51GTkSrHOCL._SX258_BO1,204,203,200_.jpg Sojourner Truth’s Step-Stomp Stride [illustration]. Retrieved from https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/b1/d1/4a/b1d14a3063b8b9347b0906328fbba1c3.jpg Titlewave. Retrieved from http://titlewave.com
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