Tuesday, January 6, 2015

When Harriet Met Sojourner by Catherine Clinton

Harriet Tubman and Sojouner Truth met in Boston one afternoon in 1864.
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Resource: picture book
Time: 1797 - 1864
Place: America

Summary:
These two courageous women left a life of enslavement then fought for other's freedoms as well.  Their lives parallel in many ways. In 1864 they met in Boston.  No one photographed or recorded what was said but the author took a guess at topics discussed and the friendship that blossomed.  Beautifully illustrated by Shane W. Evans.

Potentially Objectionable Content:
none

Reading Level: grade 1 - 3
Lexile Measure: 1030L
Guided Reading Level: not available


Format Links
Book

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