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The Story of Harriet Tubman: An Inspiring Biography for Young Readers (The Story of: Inspiring Biographies for Young Readers) Paperback – April 7, 2020

by Christine Platt (Author)
4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars 1,160 ratings
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Discover the life of Harriet Tubman—a story about about courage, bravery, and freedom for kids ages 6 to 9

Harriet Tubman became a celebrated leader in the fight to free people from slavery. Before that, she was a determined young girl who believed that everyone deserved to be free. Harriet Tubman bravely used the Underground Railroad—a network of secret routes and safe houses—to free herself and many other enslaved people. Explore how Harriet Tubman went from being enslaved on a plantation in Maryland to one of the most important figures in American history.

  • Independent reading—This Harriet Tubman biography is broken down into short chapters and simple language so kids 6 to 9 can read and learn on their own.
  • Critical thinking—Kids will learn the Who, What, Where, When, Why, and How of Harriet's life, find definitions of new words, discussion questions, and more.
  • A lasting legacy—Find out how Harriet fought to make the world a better place in this African American history book for kids.


How will her Harriet Tubman's courageous spirit inspire you?

Discover activists, artists, and athletes, and more from all across history with the rest of The Story Of series, including famous figures like: Sojourner Truth, Martin Luther King Jr., John Lewis, Ruby Bridges, and Barack Obama.
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    6 - 8 years, from customers
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    The Story Of: A Biography Series for New Readers
  3. Print length
    68 pages
  4. Language
    English
  5. Grade level
    1 - 2
  6. Lexile measure
    900L
  7. Dimensions
    5.83 x 0.3 x 8.27 inches
  8. Publisher
    Rockridge Press
  9. Publication date
    April 7, 2020
  10. ISBN-10
    1646111095
  11. ISBN-13
    978-1646111091
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Freedom Is calling

Harriet dreamed of escaping slavery early in life. Harriet was excited to finally start the journey north, just as she’d always dreamed.

Liberty for all

Even though she had to be more careful now, Harriet continued to risk her life to free people. She wore disguises, and she often dressed and acted like an old woman to appear harmless.

General Tubman

One of Harriet’s biggest successes was in 1863, when she led some 150 black Union Army soldiers along the Combahee River in South Carolina to rescue more than 700 slaves.

More work to be done

Even after the Civil War ended and black people were finally free, Harriet was far from finished. She turned her home into a boarding house to provide food and shelter for those in need and even donated her properties to the church.

Explore the series for more stories of big dreamers...

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“Sharing a story of slavery isn’t ever easy for any educator, yet Christine helps learners to think critically about American slavery while telling a more humanizing and accurate account of Harriet Tubman's life. Her developmentally appropriate language and visual graphics are just right for our elementary classrooms” —Britt Hawthorne, Anti-bias/Anti-racist Teacher-Educator (britthawthorne.com)

“What a beautiful biography of Harriet Tubman! Christine is a wonderful storyteller, finding just the right words for this important history. I loved the reflection questions, as well as how visually engaging this book is for young readers.” —Jason Biehl, founder of Change The Narrative

“So many beautiful illustrations and interesting details about Araminta Ross aka the legendary Harriet Tubman!” —Lisa Trusiani, author of American Trailblazers: 50 Remarkable People Who Shaped U.S. History, winner of the 2019 Lupine Honors Award

About the Author

Christine Platt is an advocate for social justice and policy reform. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Africana Studies, a master’s degree in African and African American Studies, and a J.D. from Stetson University College of Law. Through storytelling, she teaches people of all ages about race, equity, diversity, and inclusion.

Product details

  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Rockridge Press (April 7, 2020)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 68 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1646111095
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1646111091
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 6 - 8 years, from customers
  • Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ 900L
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ 1 - 2
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 5.6 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.83 x 0.3 x 8.27 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars 1,160 ratings

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Christine A. Platt is a historian and storyteller of the African diaspora. She holds a B.A. in Africana Studies from the University of South Florida, M.A. in African Studies from The Ohio State University and received her J.D. from Stetson University College of Law.

Her debut novel, The Truth About Awiti, was published under the penname CP Patrick and won the 2016 Independent Publisher Book Awards Gold Medal for Multicultural Fiction. The Truth About Awiti is currently used in high schools, colleges and universities to teach the history of the trans-Atlantic slave trade. Christine’s highly anticipated children series, Ana & Andrew, will be published on December 15, 2018 (ABDO Books/Calico Kids).

Christine currently serves as the Managing Director of the Antiracist Research & Policy Center at American University under the leadership of National Book Award-winning author, Dr. Ibram X. Kendi. She is a proud member of the Association of Black Women Historians and the Association for the Study of African American Life and History. She is also an Ambassador for Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture. Additionally, Christine is a member of the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators.

You can follow Christine on Instagram via @theafrominimalist, where she interacts with thousands of friends and fans on minimalism and, of course, books.

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I like the layout & thought it very user friendly (as shown in 4th photo). I also found it well-written & factually accurate. I rated it 3 stars because I did not care for some of the wording (ie "white people of European ancestry" & "privilege" are natural lead ins for the beliefs of reparations & white privilege).Not all the "myth" sections seem to be things that would really be believed by anyone who is old enough to read this book.Because of the artwork, information, & layout, I think it is a good book for a thoughtful family to read together about a wonderful, courageous woman in America's history, but I wouldn't hand it to a child on their own.
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Rita F.
5.0 out of 5 stars You never have enough of these books at adiscount price
Reviewed in the United States on November 5, 2023
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Love the American history and the kids ages were they can read and understand.Make more or have more available.New/ used at a discount price.
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ChemicalGirl
5.0 out of 5 stars Easy to read and explain
Reviewed in the United States on December 12, 2022
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Enjoyed reading this book to my child. The drawings are attention grabbing and it introduces my child to the history of slavery in America and the important people who actively fought against it such as Harriet Tubman. My child also found it easy to read.
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M. Farrell
5.0 out of 5 stars Great for Your Young Reader
Reviewed in the United States on March 19, 2021
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This book is not what I expected. I wanted biography-style info about Harriet Tubman to read to my children, but this book assumes the reader doesn’t even know what slavery is. This is not the case for our family, so I was disappointed in how the material was presented and organized - at first. But once I read through it, I came to appreciate how the author pulled together historical information at a children’s reading level and the illustrations keep a child’s attention. I recommend letting your child read out loud to your family, rather than reading it to them yourself, like I did. It will definitely spark good conversation and be a great history lesson for the whole family.
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JA
5.0 out of 5 stars Engaging, real, and inspiring
Reviewed in the United States on April 10, 2021
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I bought this because Harriet Tubman was a legit super hero and I was peeved they didn’t mention her during Black history month at my daughter’s school.

I had to edit some of the language as it gives some descriptions of the physical abuse she endured while enslaved which can be a lot for little kids to hear. My daughter is 6 and was in awe of the bad-@ssery of Harriet’s life. I love how it pulls no punches on the story.

It helped open up conversations on race and equality in today’s society as well. My daughter went to school after to tell everyone how awesome Harriet Tubman was, so mission complete.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Grandkids 8yrs old love..
Reviewed in the United States on March 30, 2023
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8yr old twins loved
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Jeffrey Delerme
5.0 out of 5 stars My daughter really liked it
Reviewed in the United States on December 24, 2021
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The book gets into some very difficult topics in a very child friendly way. Had my daughter asking some great questions and even taught me a few things about Harriet Tubman I didn’t know. Worth the buy!
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Chinthan
5.0 out of 5 stars Engaging
Reviewed in India on March 15, 2023
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The book is a short introduction about Harriet and her achievements. The timeline idea at the end of each section is wonderful 👍👍👍.
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Rao
5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing book
Reviewed in France on April 16, 2022
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Such a good book especially if you consider talking about civil war with your kids. Very interesting and it explains Harriet Tubman’s life in a very good way. I love the fact that there’s a little quiz at the end so your kids can make sure they understood. + the drawings are amazing!
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5.0 out of 5 stars great life
Reviewed in Japan on February 11, 2022
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I was really impressed with her story. I can easily imagine how hard it was to do the right thing as a human being in the situation that supporting enslaved people was considered illegal based on the wrong laws. She must have a strong belief to her actions. I didn’t know she also had a great role in the civil war though it was sad she didn’t get the money she was promised.
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