A foreword introduces the concept of slavery for children and an author's note includes a brief biography of Tubman. His rugged backdrops and intense portraits convey all the emotion of Tubman's monumental mission. ) finely rendered oil and watercolor paintings, many set in the rural inky darkness of night, give his protagonist a vibrant, larger-than-life presence, befitting a woman who became known as the Moses of her people. Nelson's ( He's Got the Whole World in His Hands Tomorrow, I flee." The book's elegant design clearly delineates these elements-Harriet's words in italic, God's calming words in all caps drifting across the pages, the narrator's words in roman typeface-and makes this read like a wholly engrossing dramatic play. 'I set the North Star in the heavens and I mean for you to be free.' " The twinkling star encourages Tubman: "My mind is made up. In response, "God speaks in a whip-poor-will's song. On the eve of her being sold and torn from her family, Tubman prays in her despair. The author frames the text as an ongoing dialogue between Tubman and God, inserting narration to move the action along. ) depicts Harriet Tubman's initial escape from slavery and her mission to lead others to freedom as divinely inspired, and achieved by steadfast faith and prayer. Lena Horne was born into the freedom struggle, to a family of teachers and activists. In this gorgeous, poetic picture book, Weatherford ( The Sound that Jazz Makes About The Legendary Miss Lena Horne: Celebrate the life of Lena Horne, the pioneering African American actress and civil rights activist, with this inspiring and powerful picture book from award-winning author Carole Boston Weatherford.
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