Before She was Harriet (Coretta Scott King Illustrator Honor Books)

I use this book in 4th grade to teach timeline and then extend as a mentor text for perspective. The book shares a nickname/ title for Harriet in each phase of her life that we identify and place on a timeline. Then students write a note to a friend from one of the perspectives on the timeline.

This book is MEANT to be read aloud. The poetry is matched only by the stunning artwork. I will purchase this as a gift in the future.

My daughter loves this book. I love her reading about such a strong woman.

Excellent overview of Harriet T. life. My daughter really enjoyed this book and she isn't a bookworm like me:)

I love the way Lesa Cline-Ransome told Harriet Tubman's story! This is a true pleasure to read, and the art feels incredibly personal and touching!

My son likes the book! I didn't think he'd like it because he's only three but he picks it out to read at bedtime and it makes me so happy to teach him about the history of this amazing woman!

Movingly written and beautifully illustrated. The life of this amazing woman covered in a few succinct pages. Little know nuggets about the many facets of her remarkable life are covered.

As expected