Before She Was Harriet
Before She Was Harriet

Before She Was Harriet

Written by Lesa Cline-Ransome & illustrated by James E. Ransome
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4 - 8
Reading age
32
Page count
13
Words per page
~701L
Lexile measure
Nov 7, 2017
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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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    Author
    Lesa Cline-Ransome

    Lesa Cline-Ransome is the author of many books for children, including My Story, My Dance: Robert Battle & Journey to Alvin Ailey, which was an ALA Notable Book, an IRA Notable Book for a Global Society, and an NCTE Orbis Pictus Recommended title for Outstanding Nonfiction for Children; Satchel Paige, an ALA Notable Book and a Top 10 Sports Book for Youth; and Words Set Me Free: The Story of Young Frederick Douglass, which The New York Times Book Review called, “visceral, intimate, and plainly told, this story is sure to move young children, and also motivate them to read more.” Her books were all illustrated by her husband, James E. Ransome. A graduate of the Pratt Institute, she holds a master’s degree in early childhood and elementary education from NYU. She lives with her family in upstate New York. Visit her at LesaClineRansome.com.

    Illustrator
    James E. Ransome

    James E. Ransome’s highly acclaimed illustrations for Before She Was Harriett received the 2018 Coretta Scott King Illustrator Honor. His other award-winning titles include Coretta Scott King Honor Book Uncle Jed’s Barbershop; Sweet Clara and the Freedom Quilt; and Let My People Go, winner of the NAACP Image Award. He frequently collaborates with his wife, author Lesa Cline-Ransome. Some of their titles include Game Changers: The Story of Venus Serena Williams, which received four starred reviews; My Story, My Dance: Robert Battle’s Journey to Alvin Ailey; and Words Set Me Free: The Story of Young Frederick Douglass. Mr. Ransome teaches illustration at Pratt Institute and lives in upstate New York with his family. Visit James at JamesRansome.com.

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Book Details

ISBN
9780823420476
Publication Date
November 7, 2017
Publisher
Holiday House
Original Publication Date
November 7, 2017
Page Count
32
Words Per Page
13
Audience
Picture
Reading Age
4 - 8 years
Lib. of Congress (LCCN)
2016051680
Est. Lexile® Level
~701L
Est. Fountas & Pinnell Level
~Q
ATOS® Book Level
4.5
Accelerated Reader® Points
0.5
Accelerated Reader Quiz
193579
Accelerated Reader Interest Level
LG

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