by Andrea Pinkney (Author), Brian Pinkney (Illustrator)
Born into slavery, Belle had to endure the cruelty of several masters before she escaped to freedom. But she knew she wouldn't really be free unless she was helping to end injustice. That's when she changed her name to Sojourner and began traveling across the country, demanding equal rights for black people and for women. Many people weren't ready for her message, but Sojourner was brave, and her truth was powerful. And slowly, but surely as Sojourner's step-stomp stride, America began to change.
Author Biography
Andrea Davis Pinkney and Brian Pinkney have collaborated on several award-winning picture books, including Duke Ellington: The Piano Prince and His Orchestra and Ella Fitzgerald: The Tale of a Vocal Virtuosa. They live in Brooklyn, New York.
Brian Pinkney is the illustrator of many acclaimed books for children, including the Caldecott Honor Books
Duke Ellington and
The Faithful Friend, and the Coretta Scott King Award winner
In the Time of the Drums.
Number of Pages: 32
Dimensions: 0.45 x 11.24 x 8.84 IN
Illustrated: Yes
Publication Date: November 01, 2009
Award: Jane Addams Children's Book Award (2010)
Award: Georgia Children's Book Award (2012)
Award: Charlotte Award (2012)
Accelerated Reader:
Quiz Name: Sojourner Truth's Step-Stomp Stride
Interest Level: Lower Grades, K-3
Reading Level: 4.2
Point Value: 0.5
