Before She was Harriet

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Release Date: 11/07/2017
Genre: Educational, African-American
Publisher: Holiday House
Director: Andy T. Jones
Producers: Andy T. Jones
Duration: 7 minutes
Run Time: 7 minutes
Language: English
Language: English

Before She was Harriet

Directed by Andy T. Jones
|Produced by Andy T. Jones
By Lesa Cline-Ransome
|Illustrated By James E. Ransome

Genre: Educational, African-American

Video Library Digital

02/16/2018

7 minutes

9781520099095

Video Library Digital

02/16/2018

7 minutes

9781520099088R

Video Retail Digital

02/16/2018

7 minutes

9781520099101

DVD

02/16/2018

1 DVD

7 minutes

9781520099088

Description:

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. An evocative poem and iconographic animation come together to honor a woman of humble origins whose courage and compassion make her larger than life.

Release Date: 11/07/2017
Classification: CH Nonfiction
Series: N/A
Genre: Educational, African-American
Publisher: Holiday House
Director: Andy T. Jones
Producers: Andy T. Jones
Duration: 7 minutes
Run Time: 7 minutes
Language: English
Language: English
Video Library Digital - 9781520099095
Video Library Digital - 9781520099088R
Video Retail Digital - 9781520099101
1 DVD - 9781520099088

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This lovely tribute effectively communicates Tubman's -everlasting bravery and resolve, and will inspire curious readers to learn more., School Library Journal

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., Kirkus

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. Vivid background sounds and lovely violin, piano, and guitar music pair with Mia Ellis’ soothing narration, which conveys the transcendent human spirit of Harriet Tubman. This rich biography, the recipient of a 2018 Coretta Scott King Illustrator Honor celebrates Tubman's many accomplishments and legacy., Booklist

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