Before She Was Harriet

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


Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: Holiday House
Published: 11/07/2017
ISBN: 9780823420476
Pages: 32
Weight: 0.90lbs
Size: 11.10h x 9.40w x 0.40d
Award: Coretta Scott King Award - Honor Book

Review Citations: 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

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