Before She was Harriet (Coretta Scott King Illustrator Honor Books)

by Lesa Cline-Ransome

Other authorsJames E. Ransome (Illustrator)
Hardcover, 2017

Library's review

A lyrical biography beginning at the end of Harriet Tubman’s life and traveling back to her girlhood, this book offers a glimpse into a woman who should be known for her many accomplishments and by her different names.

Tags

NCSS Standards Theme--Individual Development and Identity, NCSS Standards Theme--Civic Ideals and Practices, Women's History, Reading Level-Primary (K-2)Reading Level-Intermediate (3-5), Reading Level-Primary (K-2), Reading Level-Intermediate (3-5)

Collection

Notable Social Studies Trade Books for Young People

Publication

Holiday House (2017), Edition: Illustrated, 32 pages

Description

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.

Awards

Young Hoosier Book Award (Nominee — Intermediate — 2021)
Audie Award (Finalist — 2019)
Triple Crown Awards (Nominee — 2019)
Georgia Children's Book Award (Finalist — Picturebook — 2021)
Cardinal Cup (Winner — Young Readers — 2018)
28 more
Coretta Scott King Award (Honor — 2018)
California Young Reader Medal (Nominee — 2022)
Charlotte Zolotow Award (Highly Commended Title — 2018)
Jane Addams Children's Book Award (Honor Book — 2018)
Maryland Blue Crab Young Reader Award (Honor Book — 2018)
Three Stars Book Award (Nominee — Young Readers — 2020)
CSMCL Best Multicultural Book (2017)
Malka Penn Award for Human Rights in Children’s Literature (Honor Book — 2018)
Arkansas Diamond Primary Book Award (Nominee — 2020)
NCTE Notable Poetry Books and Verse Novels (Poetry — 2018)
NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Literary Work (Nominee — Children — 2018)
CCBC Choices (2018)
Read Aloud Indiana Book Award (2019)
The Best Children's Books of the Year (2018)
Capitol Choices Noteworthy Book for Children and Teens (2018)
Kansas NEA Reading Circle Recommended Book (Primary — 2018)
Booklist Editors' Choice: Books for Youth (2017)
NCSS/CBC Notable Social Studies Trade Book for Young People (2018)
Great Reads from Great Places (Maryland — 2021)
Nerdy Book Award (Nonfiction Picture Books — 2017)
Teacher Favorites Award (2018)
Maine Regional Library System Cream of the Crop List (2018)
NCTE/CLA Notable Children's Book in the English Language Arts (2018)
School Library Journal Best Book of the Year (2017)
Picture This Recommendation List (Nonfiction — 2019)
Book Links Lasting Connections (2017)
Evanston Public Library 101 Great Books for Kids (Nonfiction — 2017)
Chicago Public Library Best of the Best: Kids (Informational Books for Younger Readers — 2017)

Language

English

Original language

English

Pages

32

Physical description

32 p.; 11.36 inches

ISBN

0823420477 / 9780823420476

DDC/MDS

973.7115092

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