Description

Blending lyrical verse with rich, evocative artwork, this biography brings Harriet Tubman’s extraordinary life into vivid focus—from her early days shaped by hardship to the courageous choices that transformed her into a beacon of hope. Through a high-level journey of escape, resilience, and service, the book traces how Tubman’s compassion and determination helped others find freedom while confronting the brutal realities of slavery. Celebrating themes of courage, community, and moral conviction, it honors a woman whose legacy continues to inspire. Written in a poetic, accessible style that feels both intimate and monumental, this work invites readers to experience history as something deeply human and enduring.

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paperback

Holiday House

Published Nov 7, 2017

32 pages

ISBN: 9780823420476

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Details

First Published

2017

Language

eng

Content Warnings

Content and trigger warnings for Before She was Harriet by Lesa Cline-Ransome.

Racism/Discrimination
Violence
Death/Grief