Overview

Black History Heroes: Harriet Tubman shows the power of grit, perseverance, and character in a dynamic biography for kids. After escaping slavery, Harriet Tubman rescued dozens of people, including her friends and family, from slavery using a series of safe houses known as the Underground Railroad. She also served as a scout for the Union army during the American Civil War, she served as an armed scout and spy for the Union Army and later joined the women's suffrage movement. An inspiration to millions, the life of Harriet Tubman is indeed proof that Black history matters.

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9781638193166

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Gr 3-7-This empowering and engaging middle grade biography series about Black changemakers gets off to a strong start. The first releases center Black Panther actor and activist Chadwick Boseman and Dr. Mae Jemison (see ISBN 9781638191780), the first Black female astronaut to go to space. Boseman and Jemison excelled in so many areas--sports, the arts, and STEM to name a few--that children are bound to be interested in and inspired by their stories. The authors expertly weave quotes from the subjects with biographical information, creating an engaging and conversational narrative. Short chapters move the text along quickly. Resources follow each chapter, which include a glossary of terms and concepts, reflection questions, and world events happening at various points in the person's history. These sometimes seem extraneous, but the other elements will help readers process and make connections to the text. End notes include a master glossary, time line, and selected bibliography. Black-and-white, comic-style illustrations infuse the dynamic text with even more life. VERDICT Strongly recommended for juvenile nonfiction collections. --Maria Bohan, School Library Journal

Author Information

Patricia Pete grew up in Sarasota, Florida, and earned a BFA in film from Ringling College of Art and Design. A lifelong storyteller, she finds inspiration in narratives from the factual to the fantastical. When she's not writing, she enjoys journaling, reading, and taking dramatic close-up photos of food. Ryan Van Cleave is the author of dozens of books for both children and adults. He earned a PhD in American literature with an emphasis in poetry and has taught writing at numerous colleges and universities. As the Picture Book Doctor, Ryan helps celebrities create stories for kids and bring them to life on the page, stage, and screen. Sona & Jacob is an illustration studio that specializes in a variety of finishes and techniques, from digital to mixed media, watercolor to acrylic, and more. Clients from all across the world use their illustrations for children's books, greeting cards, print advertising, and many other projects.

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