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"Before She Was Harriet," written by Lesa Cline-Ransome and illustrated by James Ransome, is a picture book biography that goes backward in time, describing the many different roles played by Harriet Tubman.
Author Lesa Cline-Ransome and illustrator James Ransome live in Rhinebeck, NY.
Harriet Tubman as a spy in the Civil War:
Young Harriet Tubman:
Harriet Tubman when she was older:
Harriet Tubman with family and friends she helped escape slavery. Left to right: Harriet Tubman; Gertie Davis [her adopted daughter]; Nelson Davis [her husband]; Lee Cheney; “Pop” Alexander; Walter Green; Sarah Parker and Dora Stewart [granddaughter of Tubman’s brother]
There is currently a bill in Congress that would put Harriet Tubman on the next $20 bill by 2030!
A trailer for the movie "Harriet," based on Harriet Tubman's life:
Meet the 11-year-old girl who came up with the idea to put Harriet Tubman on the $20 bill:
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