{"product_id":"before-she-was-harriet-isbn-9780823420476","title":"Before She was Harriet","description":"\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eWho was Harriet Tubman before she was Harriet?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAn 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA lush and lyrical biography of Harriet Tubman, written in verse and illustrated by James Ransome, winner of the Coretta Scott King medal for \u003ci\u003eThe Creation.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA Junior Library Guild Selection\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eA Coretta Scott King Honor Book\u003cbr\u003eA Christopher Award winner\u003cbr\u003eA Jane Addams Children's Honor Book\u003cbr\u003eA \u003ci\u003eBooklist \"\u003c\/i\u003eTop of the List\" selection \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e★ \"Simultaneously simple enough for young children to understand and sophisticated enough to inspire adults.\"—\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e, Starred Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e★ \"A memorable, lyrical reverse-chronological walk through the life of an American icon. While the text introduces readers to the details of Tubman's life, Ransome's use of watercolor . . . reveals Tubman's humanity, determination, drive, and hope. Ransome's lavishly detailed and expansive double-page spreads situate young readers in each time and place as the text takes them further into the past.\"—\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e, Starred Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e★ \"This striking reverse chronology opens with a regal portrait of an elderly Harriet Tubman, after which the Ransomes chart her decades of work in pursuit of equality. [Lesa Cline-Ransome’s] incisive free verse emphasize[s] Tubman’s bravery in the face of a multitude of dangers. James Ransome’s watercolor portraits imbue Tubman with a steely determination―at every age―in lush scenes often set against blazing summer skies and blue, moonlit nights. Beyond its recognition of all that Tubman accomplished, the book serves as a powerful reminder of how all children carry within them the potential for greatness.\"—\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e, Starred Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e★ \"Each episode in her compelling life is illustrated by a luminous watercolor. The expertly done expressive paintings evoke Tubman’s strength and integrity showing 'the wisp of a woman with the courage of a lion.' This lovely tribute effectively communicates Tubman’s ­everlasting bravery and resolve, and will ­inspire curious readers to learn more.\"—\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e, Starred Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eLesa Cline-Ransome\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb\u003eJames Ransome\u003c\/b\u003e have collaborated on many award-winning picture books for children. These include \u003ci\u003eBefore She was Harriet\u003c\/i\u003e, a Coretta Scott King honor book; \u003ci\u003eBenny Goodman \u0026amp; Teddy Wilson: Taking the Stage as the first Black-and-White Jazz Band in History; Satchel Paige\u003c\/i\u003e, which was an ALA Best Book for Children and \u003ci\u003eWords Set Me Free: The Story of Young Frederick Douglass,\u003c\/i\u003e which received starred reviews in Booklist and School Library Journal. They live in the Hudson River Valley region of New York.","brand":"Holiday House","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46303601754341,"sku":"NP9780823420476","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780823420476.jpg?v=1767722372","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/before-she-was-harriet-isbn-9780823420476","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}