Liberty's Voice: the Emma Lazarus Story

by Erica Silverman

Other authorsStacey Schuett (Illustrator)
Hardcover, 2011

Status

Available

Call number

J B LAZ

Tags

aiding those in distress, ages 6-8, ages 9-12, AR book - LG, biography, immigration and emigration, New York, poetry, Emma Lazarus, women, Koach Ha Dibbur - the power of words

Collection

Juvenile Biography

Publication

Dutton Books for Young Readers (2011), 32 pages

Description

Portrays the life of the American poet who wrote the poem inscribed on the Statue of Liberty.

Barcode

4024

Awards

NCSS/CBC Notable Social Studies Trade Book for Young People (2012)
Rise: A Feminist Book Project for Ages 0-18 (Selection — 2012)

Language

English

User reviews

LibraryThing member Sullywriter
Good introduction to the poet.
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LibraryThing member jegammon
Response - Another heroine! I had not heard of Emma Lazarus nor knew the story behind the poem associated with the Statue of Libery (give me your tired, your poor, etc.)

Curricular connection - read aloud; unit on American history, rights and responsibilities

ISBN

0525478590 / 9780525478591

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