Cover of Harriet and the Promised Land

Harriet and the Promised Land

Renowned African-American artist Jacob Lawrence explores the historic tale of Harriet Tubman. With spectacular artwork and rhythmic verse, Lawrence captures the urgency of Tubman's struggles as she courageously leads slaves to freedom on the Underground Railroad. A New York Times Best Illustrated Children's Book. 1993 Parents' Choice Award. Full color.

Subject
biographyhistorysocial science
Genre
historical fiction
Themes
artafrican americandiversityslaveryamerican history
Setting
USA
Audience
picture bookschildrens
Length
short · 40 pages
Form
poetry

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