Before She Was Harriet by Lesa Cline-Ransome and James Ransome
Non Wels
Written by Lesa Cline-Ransome
Illustrated by James Ransome
Published by Holiday House
2021-2022 Nominee - Picture Books for Older Readers
Synopsis
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.