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Pinkney, Andrea Davis

Harriet Tubman / She persisted. Harriet Tubman written by Andrea Davis Pinkney ; interior illustrations by Gillian Flint. - 59 pages : illustrations ; 21 cm - She persisted . - She persisted (Philomel Books) .

"Inspired by She persisted by Chelsea Clinton & Alexandra Boiger."--Title page. "Based on the bestselling picture book series by Chelsea Clinton & Alexandra Boiger"--Cover.

Includes bibliographical references (pages 56-59).

Bright-eyed girl -- The North Star's diamond light -- Dreams of freedom -- Bound for the promised land -- The woman called Moses -- The power of progress -- How you can persist.

"Born enslaved, Harriet Tubman rose up to become one of the most successful, determined and well-known conductors of the Underground Railroad. With her family's love planted firmly in her heart, Harriet looked to the North Star for guidance--and its light helped guide her way out of slavery. Her courage made it possible for her to help others reach freedom too." -- Amazon.com.

ISBN: 9780593115657 0593115651 9780593115664 059311566X

Subjects--Personal Names:
Tubman, Harriet, 1822-1913 --Juvenile literature.

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Slaves--United States--Biography--Juvenile literature
African American women--Biography--Juvenile literature
African Americans--Biography--Juvenile literature
Underground Railroad--Juvenile literature
Slaves--United States.
African American women--Biography.
African Americans--Biography.
Women--Biography

Index Terms--Genre/Form:
Biographies
Illustrated works

LC Class. No.: E444.T82 / P526 2021

Dewey Class. No.: 973.7115/092 B