Harriet tubman mini book harriet tubman, mini books. Young harriet tubman, whose childhood name was minty, dreams of escaping slavery on. Adler, a worldrenowned author, this book describes the adventures of harriet, as she escapes slavery, and helps other do the same. Harriet tubman minibook includes information about the.
This is a great guide to use during your study of the american civil war or black history month february. She was also a union spy and the first black woman to ever lead an american mission during the american civil war. As a young slave nicknamed minty, harriet was a feisty and stubborn girl with a dream to escape. Born into slavery, tubman escaped and subsequently made some missions to rescue approximately 70 enslaved people, including family and friends, using the network of antislavery activists and safe houses known as the underground railroad. Feb 03, 2016 minty young harriet tubman djj delinda jiles. Minty the story of harriet tubman s childhood as a young slave is told in this book which is written especially for younger readers. A biography relates the life story of this extraordinary woman, standing as a testament to her tenacity, drive, intelligence, and courage. She is the best known female abolitionist of antebellum american. It is a fictionalised story of harriet tubman as a young girl reception.
In telling the remarkable story of tubman s life, the biography examines her early years as araminta ross her birth name, her escape from slavery, her activities as an underground railroad. These books can be kept as reference tools and are a great way to help students understand the concept. Find enrichment activities and internet resources to enhance your teaching of alan schroeders minty. A story of young harriet tubman describes the childhood of slave harriet tubman, as her father teaches her to follow the north star in order to escape slavery. As minty she was a slave whose spirit could not be broken. A story of young harriet tubman by alan schroeder and jerry pinkney im gonna run away, the sad, angry minty tells her mother after the missus. Her parents, harriet rit green and benjamin ross, named her araminta ross and called her minty. A story of young harriet tubman 9780803718883 by schroeder, alan and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. But she was just a little girl for a whileand this is her story.
Harriet tubman is an american hero and an icon of freedom, a fivefoottall african american abolitionist who guided hundreds of slaves away from the bondage of slavery. This is one of the best harriet tubman books i have found for children. She was the courageous and heroic woman who helped hundreds of slaves escape to freedom through the underground railroad. March 1822 march 10, 19 was an american abolitionist and political activist.
These short paragraphs are easy for students to read and understand. Tubman minty, as she was called as a child helps with the children on the plantation when she is only a child herself, but when the masters plantation hits harder times, she and. Young harriet tubman, whose childhood name was minty, dreams of escaping slavery on the brodas plantation in the late 1820s. Minty, a story of young harriet tubman by alan schroeder and jerry pinkney puffin books, new york, 1996 isbn014056196x literature annotation. Dec 01, 2000 eightyearold minty, a fictionalized version of a young harriet tubman, suffers greatly while working as a slave on a maryland plantation. Illustrated by fourtime caldecott honor recipient jerry pinkney, this beautifully written book by alan schroeder tells the story of harriet tubmans childhood. A story of young harriet tubman is a 1996 childrens picture book by alan schroeder and illustrator jerry pinkney. Learn facts about harriet tubman black history month duration. Harriet tubman would grow into a brave and daring young woman. Jerry pinkney young harriet tubman, whose childhood name was minty, dreams of. Tubman was born araminta ross, to slave parents who lived on plantations in. A story of young harriet tubman schroeder, alan, pinkney, jerry on. The first and most important is the earl conradharriet tubman collection, 193941, 1946, at the schomburg center for rese. Harriet tubman, like so many historical figures, is often relegated to the pages of history books, someone you study briefly she helped with the underground railroad, right.
Synopsis young harriet tubman, whose childhood name was minty, dreams of escaping slavery on the brodas plantation in the late 1820s. It was obvious that the author did tons of research to bring minty harriet tubman to life and make the reader care so much about her. I hope this is the first of many books because we need books that introduce. Minty the story of harriet tubmans childhood as a young slave is told in this book which is written especially for younger readers. Most people didnt think the birth of an enslaved person was worth remembering. A story of young harriet tubman 9780140561968 by alan schroeder. When she grew up, she became known as harriet tubman.
A story of young harriet tubman by alan schroederjerry. Harriet tubman 182219 was an escaped slave who became a leading figure in the abolitionist movement. Harriet tubman was a feisty and stubborn girl with a dream of escape, and whose rebellious spirit often got her into trouble. A story of young harriet tubman picture puffin schroeder, alan, pinkney, jerry on. Yet she had never been at the center of a biopic until kasi lemmons harriet, which had its world premiere at the toronto film festival on september 10, and is scheduled for wide release on november 1. A slave in the brodas household, she is often punished for her feisty, rebellious spirit, and always, above all, dreams of escape. Glimpse into her life as a unique and amazing trailblazer. When she grew up, she became harriet tubman, the courageous and heroic woman who helped hundreds of slaves escape to freedom through the underground railroad. A story of young harriet tubman, a fictionalized account based on fact, details the early life of harriet tubman, whose cradle name was araminta, and who would later become a conductor on the underground railroad. Harriet tubman simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Maryland council on economic education 1 minty, a story of young harriet tubman by alan schroeder and jerry pinkney puffin books, new york, 1996 isbn014056196x literature annotation.
She imbues harriet with immense passion, intelligence, purpose, even remorse. Usually many books always focus on harriets adult life, but this book focuses on her life as a child. When she grew up, she became harriet tubman, the courageous and heroic woman who helped hundreds of slaves escape to freedom. Explore our editors picks for the best kids books of the month. A story of young harriet tubman written by alan schroeder and illustrated by jerry pinkney is a good book to introduce to children about slavery. Minty, short for araminta, was a feisty and headstrong young slave, whose. Quick action and dialogue create a taut story and clearly depict minty s strongwilled nature and her. Minty harriets cradle name was araminta is a spirited child who hides in order to shirk the commands of the temperamental mrs. Out of the box recommended reading about harriet tubman. An evocative poem and opulent watercolors come together to honor a woman of humble.
This is the story of young harriet tubman, then called minty. I wish it told more of the story but at least it gives the beginning of the story in a way that children are likely to. Harriet tubman and the underground railroad harriet tubman and the underground railroad is a magnificent biography about harriet tubman. Although this book is a fictional account of harriet tubmans childhood, the basic facts are true. Despite the lack of books to choose from, ive compiled a list of what are considered the best books about harriet tubman. No one knows the exact year in which harriet tubman was born. Harriet tubman also served as a spy for the us army during the civil war and was an active participant in the struggle for womens suffrage. She was a slave on the brodas plantation on marylands eastern shore.
Minty, a story of young harriet tubman hardcover march 10, 1996 by alan schroeder author. Kgr 3this beautifully illustrated and moving fictional story can be used to introduce harriet tubman and the injustice of slavery to young audiences. In telling the remarkable story of tubmans life, the biography examines her early years as araminta ross her birth name, her escape from slavery, her activities as an underground railroad. Harriet tubman and the underground railroad by david a. Illiterate but profoundly religious, tubman was born into slavery between 1815 and 1825 on the eastern shore. Feb 18, 2018 learn more about the history of harriet tubman. Mar 31, 2017 despite the lack of books to choose from, ive compiled a list of what are considered the best books about harriet tubman. A story of young harriet tubman, wrote this beautifully illustrated and moving fictional story can be used to introduce harriet tubman and the injustice of slavery to young audiences. This book describes the determination and fearlessness of the girl who would one day be a famous conductor on the underground railroad. About the author jerry pinkney has been illustrating childrens books since 1964 and has the rare distinction of being the.
The book shows how hard that being a slave child could be. Usually many books always focus on harriet s adult life, but this book focuses on her life as a child. Eightyearold minty, a fictionalized version of a young harriet tubman, suffers greatly while working as a slave on a maryland plantation. This photograph released by the library of congress and provided by abrams books shows harriet tubman in a photograph dating from 186075. When she grew up, she became harriet tubman, the courageous and heroic.
Tubmans bravery and accomplishments have inspired many works of art, including books, songs, and plays. When she grew up, she became harriet tubman, the c. As much as her wardrobe evokes one of the most famous photos of harriet tubman, hinds isnt simply playing an image brought to life. Recommended reading about harriet tubman the horn book.
Harriet tubman was born around 1820 on a plantation in dorchester county, maryland. Tubman was the fifth of nine children of harriet rit green and benjamin ross, both slaves. Mar 12, 2020 the story of harriet tubman s childhood as a young slave is told in this book which is written especially for younger readers. Minty harriet s cradle name was araminta is a spirited child who hides in order to shirk the commands of the temperamental mrs. Minty, short for araminta, was a feisty and headstrong young slave, whose rebellious spirit often got her into trouble.
Jerry pinkney young harriet tubman, whose childhood name was minty, dreams of escaping slavery on the brodas plantation in the late 1820s. But how many know about harriet tubman s life as a child on the brodas plantation in the late 1820s. Minty achieves what so many biopics can only hope to domake a fleshandblood character of a nearmythical figure. Tubman, a young slave nicknamed minty, was a feisty, stubborn girl with a dream of escape, and whose rebellious spirit often got her into trouble. The story of harriet tubmans childhood as a young slave is told in this book which is written especially for younger readers. It is a fictionalised story of harriet tubman as a young girl. Books give me a great feeling of personal and artistic satisfaction. Discover other books like this, author exclusives, and more. Laudably, pinkneys scenes consistently depict young minty s point of view, giving the harshness of her reality more resonanc. Her mother tried to teach her to be more disciplined and listen to her master. A picture book of harriet tubman picture book biography. Harriet tubman stands at the center of minty the seasons sixth episode takes a longer look at hero harriet tubman. A story of young harriet tubman, wrote this beautifully illustrated and moving fictional story can be used to introduce harriet tubman and the injustice.
Her rebellious nature adds an extra degree of conflict, and she has several traumatic experiences. Written by alan schroeder illustrated by jerry pinkney. This tells it in a way that a child can understand and get into. A picture book of harriet tubman picture book biography adler, david a.
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