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afro8921's review against another edition
4.0
The illustrations in My name is Truth are richly hued and gloriously rendered. This book chronicles the life and times of Sojourner Truth and ex-slave that took her freedom from her masters hand. Not only did she escape slavery, but the enlisted the help of Quakers to regain custody of her son. She used her knowledge of the bible to speak about the ills of slavery and the truth about salvation. through her efforts she was able to purchase a home for herself and continue spreading her abolitionist message around the country.
nerfherder86's review against another edition
3.0
Reads like a story told in the vernacular, a first person account of Sojourner Truth's life. Beautiful illustrations. Author's note with her whole life story and quotes are on the back cover, though, so unfortunately the dust jacket flap covers up part of that (if you're reading a library copy and can't remove the jacket).
rainbowbookworm's review against another edition
3.0
I wasn't a fan of the first person point of view, but it was ok.
afro75's review against another edition
4.0
The illustrations in My name is Truth are richly hued and gloriously rendered. This book chronicles the life and times of Sojourner Truth and ex-slave that took her freedom from her masters hand. Not only did she escape slavery, but the enlisted the help of Quakers to regain custody of her son. She used her knowledge of the bible to speak about the ills of slavery and the truth about salvation. through her efforts she was able to purchase a home for herself and continue spreading her abolitionist message around the country.
tashrow's review
5.0
Told in her own voice, this picture book biography captures the childhood and emergence of Sojourner Truth as an orator and activist. The first pages of the book show the horror of slavery, the loss of family members when they are sold away, and the damage of loss, grief, battery and ownership. Then with her baby in her arms, Sojourner runs away, finding shelter. She eventually fought to get her son back with her, and finding her voice. Moving to New York City, she gains her new name of Sojourner Truth and begins to speak out. From wagon backs to formal lectures and then in print, her words travel and help destroy the institution of slavery across the nation.
Turner weaves Truth’s words into the text, creating poetry that is fiery and honest and burns with indignation about slavery. Using her own voice to narrate the story is a great decision, allowing readers to really see what has built the passion upon which Sojourner Truth draws again and again. The horrors of the loss of twelve members of her family never leaves her and it never leaves the book, as it begins and ends with that focus. The entire book is beautifully drawn and historically accurate. Readers can read the author’s note at the end and teachers will appreciate the book being reviewed for accuracy by experts.
Ransome’s illustrations are luscious and lovely. He shows the hard work, grueling labor of slavery and then with one page of running away, Sojourner Truth expresses freedom in the form of a large bed of her very own, something she has never experienced before. It is an image that is powerful and one that children will understand intuitively. As the book progresses, the images grow in power and strength as she comes into her own.
Strong, poetic and filled with history, this picture book biography of Sojourner Truth will be embraced by schools and public libraries alike. Appropriate for ages 6-9.
Turner weaves Truth’s words into the text, creating poetry that is fiery and honest and burns with indignation about slavery. Using her own voice to narrate the story is a great decision, allowing readers to really see what has built the passion upon which Sojourner Truth draws again and again. The horrors of the loss of twelve members of her family never leaves her and it never leaves the book, as it begins and ends with that focus. The entire book is beautifully drawn and historically accurate. Readers can read the author’s note at the end and teachers will appreciate the book being reviewed for accuracy by experts.
Ransome’s illustrations are luscious and lovely. He shows the hard work, grueling labor of slavery and then with one page of running away, Sojourner Truth expresses freedom in the form of a large bed of her very own, something she has never experienced before. It is an image that is powerful and one that children will understand intuitively. As the book progresses, the images grow in power and strength as she comes into her own.
Strong, poetic and filled with history, this picture book biography of Sojourner Truth will be embraced by schools and public libraries alike. Appropriate for ages 6-9.
mikolee's review
2.0
This biography of the great Sojourner Truth is told almost in poetic form. The illustrations are watercolor pencil drawings that seem to change style from section to section. Some parts are fantastical and others realistic. Difficult to capture the wonder and power of this brilliant leader. The author's note does its best to try and tell the story.
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