by Carole Boston Weatherford
Weatherford, C. B. (2006). Moses: when Harriet Tubman led her people to freedom. New York: Hyperion Books for Children.
When Harriet's master decides to sell her and send her south, she bravely decides to pursue freedom by running away. Harriet's ongoing conversation with God guides her to safety as she flees her master in the cover of night. Harriet has visions of her broom as Moses' staff as God whispers to her that He will protect her. With His guidance and the help of strangers along the way, she reaches Philadelphia, her Promised Land. Utilizing the Underground Railroad, she repeatedly returns South, leading numerous slaves to freedom in Canada.
In this inspirational story of faith and trust, Carole Boston Weatherford begins her allusion to the Israelite's exodus with the title, Moses: When Harriet Tubman Led Her People to Freedom. Her soulful, melodious and conversational writing style emphasizes the close relationship between Harriet and her God, her only companion on her treacherous physical and spiritual journey. As I read this picture book, I imagined myself there with Harriet. Although this book was written for children from ages five to eight, I believe that readers of all ages will be moved and reminded of an era in our country's history that I am thankful has passed. Harriet was a hero and continues to be an inspiration to all.
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Author, Carole Boston Weatherford's website: https://cbweatherford.com/
Illustrator, Kadir Nelson's website: http://www.kadirnelson.com/
An interview with the author:
When Harriet's master decides to sell her and send her south, she bravely decides to pursue freedom by running away. Harriet's ongoing conversation with God guides her to safety as she flees her master in the cover of night. Harriet has visions of her broom as Moses' staff as God whispers to her that He will protect her. With His guidance and the help of strangers along the way, she reaches Philadelphia, her Promised Land. Utilizing the Underground Railroad, she repeatedly returns South, leading numerous slaves to freedom in Canada.
In this inspirational story of faith and trust, Carole Boston Weatherford begins her allusion to the Israelite's exodus with the title, Moses: When Harriet Tubman Led Her People to Freedom. Her soulful, melodious and conversational writing style emphasizes the close relationship between Harriet and her God, her only companion on her treacherous physical and spiritual journey. As I read this picture book, I imagined myself there with Harriet. Although this book was written for children from ages five to eight, I believe that readers of all ages will be moved and reminded of an era in our country's history that I am thankful has passed. Harriet was a hero and continues to be an inspiration to all.
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Author, Carole Boston Weatherford's website: https://cbweatherford.com/
Illustrator, Kadir Nelson's website: http://www.kadirnelson.com/
An interview with the author:
About Harriet Tubman:
