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Name: Sojourner Truth
Author: Kathleen Collins

This bilingual children's biography recounts the life of Sojourner Truth (1799‑1883), tracing her journey from enslaved farm labor to a renowned social reformer and abolitionist. It highlights her pioneering efforts in championing equal rights for African Americans and women, and her influence on American social reform movements in the 19th century.

First publish date: 2003

Genre: Biography & Autobiography/Biography

Authors: Kathleen Collins

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