Before She Was Harriet (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9780823420476)

Who was Harriet Tubman before she was Harriet?

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.

An evocative poem and stunning watercolors come together to honor a woman of humble origins whose courage and compassion make her a larger than life hero.

A lush and lyrical biography of Harriet Tubman, written in verse and illustrated by James Ransome, winner of the Coretta Scott King medal for The Creation.

A Junior Library Guild Selection
A Coretta Scott King Honor Book
A Christopher Award winner
A Jane Addams Children's Honor Book
A Booklist "Top of the List" selection


Author: Lesa Cline-Ransome
ISBN-10: 0823420477
ISBN-13: 9780823420476
Publisher: Holiday House
Language: English
Published: 11/07/2017
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.90lbs
Size: 11.10h x 9.40w x 0.40d

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 4.5
Point Value: 0.5
Interest Level: Lower Grade
Quiz #/Name: 193579 / Before She Was Harriet

Award: Coretta Scott King Award - Honor Book

Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Reviews Fall Preview 08/15/2017 pg. 38
Booklist 09/01/2017 pg. 92
School Library Journal 10/01/2017 pg. 120
Publishers Weekly 10/09/2017
BookPage 11/01/2017
Shelf Awareness 11/24/2017
Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 12/01/2017
Horn Book Magazine 01/01/2018 pg. 98
Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2018 pg. 233 - Superior,Well Above Average