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Before She Was Harriet by Lesa Cline-Ransome
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Before She Was Harriet (edition 2019)

by Lesa Cline-Ransome (Author)

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A lush and lyrical biography of Harriet Tubman, written in verse. An evocative poem and opulent watercolors come together to honor a woman of humble origins whose courage and compassion make her larger than life.
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Title:Before She Was Harriet
Authors:Lesa Cline-Ransome (Author)
Info:Holiday House (2019), Edition: Illustrated, 32 pages
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Before She Was Harriet by Lesa Cline-Ransome

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An incredibly powerful, encouraging book regarding the many accomplishments of the woman known as Harriet Tubman. Set in a poetic style, the rhymical words help the text flow. The combination of Lesa and James Rasome is a winner! The book begins with Harriet as an old woman "tired and worn her legs stiff her back achy, " and it ends with the same text only the major difference are the additinal words "AND FREE!"

Page by beautiful page, the reader learns of her life and her many accomplishments. She was an incredible woman, and someone to look up to and admire.

Starting with the words "Before she was and old woman she was a suffragist a voice for women who had none. Before she was a suffragist, she was General Tubman as she ferried people to freedom. Before she was General Tubman, she was a Union Spy carrying secrets across battlle field.

Her additional accomplishments affirm her bravery, her courage and her commitment to helping many to freedom. She also was a nurse who helped those who were in need of healing and encouragement. She helped her family members and others flee their master and arrive safely to Canada. Before this, she was Moses and was a conductor on the Underground Railroad. She was a woman of dreams, of belief in God and had strong faith, and as the author notes, she had the courage of a lion!

The author adds that before she was Moses, she carried the name of Minty of Maryland who was beaten, punished for her courage that broke her back, but not her spirit!! Before the name of Minty of Maryland, as a young girl, she was called Araminta who looked to the nightly stars as she prepared to get ready for the day when she could escape.

As she was known for all the above, she then gained the name Harriet, and carrying this name with dreams and courage, she was FREE

This is a book I will keep on my shelves with those that are my favorites. This is the tale of a wonderful, strong- spirited woman who helped many on their journey to freedom from slavery!

Beautifully written and excellentantly illustrated, this book is like none other in outlining all the many accomplishments of one very strong, beautiful woman!

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  Whisper1 | Feb 24, 2024 |
A beautiful picture book about the life of Harriet Tubman before she became Harriet. The illustrations are water color like and help keep the story engaging. I love how the author changes the font size and color of newer vocabulary words which makes them easier to go over during a read aloud. This children's book is a great read aloud to all ages, it discusses racism, slavery, and an underlying message of bravery and hope. Before she was Harriet, she was a lot of things. An aunt, a spy, a nurse, a slave. In the end, she gets to look back on her life and realize, after everything she's been through, she's finally free. ( )
  TaylorRussell98 | Jul 24, 2023 |
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.
  wichitafriendsschool | Feb 4, 2023 |
Audie Award for Young Listeners
  Caitfowler | Dec 5, 2022 |
Tells the story of Harriet Tubman before she became who we know her as today in reverse order, General Tubman, Moses, Minty and Araminta. Written in poetry shares how Harriet was a Union spy, led hundreds to freedom, an enslaved woman, and a young girl.
  NikkiMcCulloch | Jul 27, 2022 |
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This book is a biography about Harriet Tubman before she became the Harriet Tubman we knew. She was involved in a lot while she was on the Earth (really impressive). She was brave and didn't let people get to her in any way.This book would connect with different students or different situations quite easily. Everyone has their own views and opinions on things and I think this would lead into a great conversation. It would empower little girls who may feel small and allow them to realize how much strength they have. That would allow a transactional experience in all.
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Author nameRoleType of authorWork?Status
Lesa Cline-Ransomeprimary authorall editionscalculated
Ransome, James E.Illustratormain authorall editionsconfirmed
Johnson, SiSi AishaNarratormain authorsome editionsconfirmed
LaVoy, JanuaryNarratormain authorsome editionsconfirmed
Pitts, Lisa ReneeNarratormain authorsome editionsconfirmed
Turpin, BahniNarratormain authorsome editionsconfirmed
Media, Live OakPublishersecondary authorsome editionsconfirmed

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A lush and lyrical biography of Harriet Tubman, written in verse. An evocative poem and opulent watercolors come together to honor a woman of humble origins whose courage and compassion make her larger than life.

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Moses, General Tubman, Minty, Araminta, the woman we know today as Harriet Tubman went by many names. Each represented one of her many roles as a spy, as a liberator, as a suffragist, and more.
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