How Long to Read Sista, Speak!

How Long Does it Take to Read Sista, Speak!?

It takes the average reader 4 hours and 28 minutes to read Sista, Speak! by Sonja L. Lanehart

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

The demand of white, affluent society that all Americans should speak, read, and write "proper" English causes many people who are not white and/or middle class to attempt to "talk in a way that feel peculiar to [their] mind," as a character in Alice Walker's The Color Purple puts it. In this book, Sonja Lanehart explores how this valorization of "proper" English has affected the language, literacy, educational achievements, and self-image of five African American women—her grandmother, mother, aunt, sister, and herself. Through interviews and written statements by each woman, Lanehart draws...

How long is Sista, Speak!?

Sista, Speak! by Sonja L. Lanehart is 264 pages long, and a total of 67,056 words.

This makes it 89% the length of the average book. It also has 82% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Sista, Speak! Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 6 hours and 6 minutes to read Sista, Speak! aloud.

What Reading Level is Sista, Speak!?

Sista, Speak! is suitable for students ages 12 and up.

Note that there may be other factors that effect this rating besides length that are not factored in on this page. This may include things like complex language or sensitive topics not suitable for students of certain ages.

When deciding what to show young students always use your best judgement and consult a professional.

Where Can I Buy Sista, Speak!?

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