Explore a list of books about Sojourner Truth compiled by the Akron-Summit County Public Library. All books are available through the library system.

Handout of resources for teachers and students to answer the questions, “Who was Sojourner Truth?” and “Why is she important to Akron and Summit County?”

Resources created by Akron Public Schools to use in and out of the classroom.

An information sharing page for schools, organizations, and community educators to share resources and lesson plans. Click the link to share lesson plans.

Thank you to the members of the Sojourner Truth Project—Akron Education team and others for compiling these resources for educators.

  • Margaret Maurer, Chair, Education Team – Women’s Interfaith Spiritual Heritage (WISH)

  • Carrie Burrier, Youth Services Coordinator, Akron-Summit County Public Library

  • Adam Motter, Learning Specialist Social Studies and Physical Education, Akron Public Schools

  • Lisa Mansfield, Former President, Akron Board of Education

  • Towanda Mullins, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., Akron Alumnae Chapter

  • Leianne Neff Heppner, CEO, Summit County Historical Society of Akron, Ohio

  • Katie Wilczweski, Instructional Specialist, Social Sciences and Physical Education, Akron Public Schools