Before She Was Harriet by Lesa Cline-Ransome (English) Paperback Book

Description: Before She Was Harriet by Lesa Cline-Ransome, James E. Ransome A biography of Harriet Tubman written in verse, in which poem and watercolor come together to honor a woman of humble origins whose courage and compassion make her larger than life. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description 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 authors note, and a list of resources for further study.A Junior Library Guild SelectionA Coretta Scott King Honor BookA Christopher Award winnerA Jane Addams Childrens Honor BookA Booklist "Top of the List" selection Author Biography Lesa Cline-Ransome and James Ransome have collaborated on many award-winning picture books for children. These include Satchel Paige, which was an ALA Best Book for Children and Words Set Me Free: The Story of Young Frederick Douglass, which received starred reviews in Booklist and School Library Journal. The Quilt Alphabet was praised as "A blue-ribbon ABC book that combines bright, folksy oil paintings and lilting riddle-poems," in a starred review in Publishers Weekly and called "a feast for the eyes" in School Library Journal. They live in the Hudson River Valley region of New York. Review … "Simultaneously simple enough for young children to understand and sophisticated enough to inspire adults."—Booklist, Starred Review … "A memorable, lyrical reverse-chronological walk through the life of an American icon. While the text introduces readers to the details of Tubmans life, Ransomes use of watercolor . . . reveals Tubmans humanity, determination, drive, and hope. Ransomes lavishly detailed and expansive double-page spreads situate young readers in each time and place as the text takes them further into the past."—Kirkus Reviews, Starred Review … "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-Ransomes] incisive free verse emphasize[s] Tubmans bravery in the face of a multitude of dangers. James Ransomes watercolor portraits imbue Tubman with a steely determinationat every agein 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."—Publishers Weekly, Starred Review … "Each episode in her compelling life is illustrated by a luminous watercolor. The expertly done expressive paintings evoke Tubmans strength and integrity showing the wisp of a woman with the courage of a lion. This lovely tribute effectively communicates Tubmans everlasting bravery and resolve, and will inspire curious readers to learn more."—School Library Journal, Starred Review Review Quote * "Simultaneously simple enough for young children to understand and sophisticated enough to inspire adults."-- Booklist , Starred Review * "A memorable, lyrical reverse-chronological walk through the life of an American icon. While the text introduces readers to the details of Tubmans life, Ransomes use of watercolor . . . reveals Tubmans humanity, determination, drive, and hope. Ransomes lavishly detailed and expansive double-page spreads situate young readers in each time and place as the text takes them further into the past."-- Kirkus Reviews , Starred Review * "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-Ransomes] incisive free verse emphasize[s] Tubmans bravery in the face of a multitude of dangers. James Ransomes watercolor portraits imbue Tubman with a steely determinationat every agein 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."-- Publishers Weekly , Starred Review * "Each episode in her compelling life is illustrated by a luminous watercolor. The expertly done expressive paintings evoke Tubmans strength and integrity showing the wisp of a woman with the courage of a lion. This lovely tribute effectively communicates Tubmans Details ISBN0823444295 Author James E. Ransome Short Title BEFORE SHE WAS HARRIET Pages 32 Audience Age 4-8 Language English Illustrator James E. Ransome ISBN-10 0823444295 ISBN-13 9780823444298 Format Paperback DEWEY B Illustrations Yes Year 2019 Publication Date 2019-06-11 Country of Publication United States AU Release Date 2019-06-11 NZ Release Date 2019-06-11 US Release Date 2019-06-11 UK Release Date 2019-06-11 Imprint Holiday House Inc Place of Publication New York Publisher Holiday House Inc Audience Children / Juvenile We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:124965998;

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