Before She Was Harriet
Before She Was Harriet by Lesa Cline-Ransome is an illustrated biography that presents a lyrical exploration of the life of Harriet Tubman. Published by Holiday House on June 11, 2019, this 32-page book combines evocative poetry with stunning watercolors to honor Tubman’s legacy as a significant figure in American history. The narrative begins with a glimpse of Tubman as an elderly woman and journeys back through her various identities, including her roles as a Union spy and a leader on the Underground Railroad.
Readers will find a rich portrayal of Tubman’s multifaceted life, highlighting her contributions as a liberator and social activist. The book’s illustrations by James Ransome complement the text, providing a visual representation of Tubman’s journey from slavery to freedom. This edition also includes a new author’s note and a list of resources for further study, making it a valuable resource for those interested in history, biography, and the Civil War period in the United States.
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An evocative poem and stunning watercolors come together to honor an American heroine in a Coretta Scott King Honor and Christopher Award-winning picture book.
We know her today as Harriet Tubman, but in her lifetime she was called by many names. As General Tubman she was a Union spy. As Moses she led hundreds to freedom on the Underground Railroad. As Minty she was a slave whose spirit could not be broken. As Araminta she was a young girl whose father showed her the stars and the first steps on the path to freedom.
This lush, lyrical biography in verse begins with a glimpse of Harriet Tubman as an old woman, and travels back in time through the many roles she played through her life: spy, liberator, suggragist and more. Illustrated by James Ransome, whose paintings for The Creation won a Coretta Scott King medal, this is a riveting introduction to an American hero.
The paperback edition includes a new author’s note, and a list of resources for further study.
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