Only Passing Through: The Story of Sojourner Truth
School year: Year 2, Year 3, Year 4, Year 5
No. of pages 40
Published: 2002
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"Only Passing Through: The Story of Sojourner Truth" by R. Gregory Christie tells the powerful story of Sojourner Truth, a former enslaved woman who became a prominent advocate for abolition and women's rights. The narrative captures her incredible journey from bondage to freedom, highlighting her unwavering spirit, resilience, and bravery in the face of adversity. Through poignant illustrations and lyrical storytelling, the book celebrates Truth's life and her iconic speech, "Ain't I a Woman?", emphasizing her role as a trailblazer for justice and equality. This inspiring tale invites readers to reflect on the enduring impact of her legacy. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book is the winner of numerous awards
This book is aimed at children at US 1st grade-4th grade.
This book has been graded for interest at 6-9 years.
There are 40 pages in this book. This book was published in 2002 by Random House USA Inc .
Anne Rockwell (1934-2018) has written numerous books for children, including At the Beach and The First Snowfall, both illustrated by Harlow Rockwell. J. Patrick Lewis is the Poetry Foundation's 2011-2013 Children's Poet Laureate. He is the award-winning author of more than 75 books for young people and lives in Westerville, Ohio. R. Gregory Christie lives in Brooklyn, New York.
This book has been nominated for the following awards:
New York Times Award - Best Illustrated Book Of the Year
This book was recognised in the Best Illustrated Book Of The Year category of the New York Times Award.
Parents' Choice Award
This book was recognised by the Parents' Choice Award.
Ala Award - Notable Children's Book
This book was recognised in the Notable Children's Book category of the Ala Award.
Coretta Scott King Award - Illustrator
This book was recognised in the Illustrator category by the Coretta Scott King Award. Presented annually since 1970 by the American Library Association to books by African-America authors and illustrators, this award recognizes excellence in promoting a deeper understanding of the African-American Experience.
This book features the following character:
Sojourner Truth
Almost 100 years before Rosa Parks refused to give up her bus seat, Sojourner Truth was mistreated by a streetcar conductor. She took him to court and won. Before she was Sojourner Truth, she was known simply as Belle. Born a slave in New York sometime around 1797, she was later sold and separated from her family. Even after she escaped from slavery, she knew her work was not yet done. She changed her name and travelled, inspiring everyone she met and sharing her story until her death in 1883 at age eighty-six.