I am Harriet Tubman

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What is I am Harriet Tubman about?

Harriet Tubman was born into slavery, but she refused to let fear control her life. After escaping to freedom, she bravely returned again and again to help other enslaved people reach safety through the Underground Railroad. This lively picture-book biography introduces Harriet as a determined child and courageous leader whose kindness, cleverness and courage changed history. Comic-style illustrations, photographs, facts and a timeline help young readers discover how one remarkable woman fought for freedom and inspired others.

About the author

Brad Meltzer is an American author who writes exciting books for children and adults. He is best known for the Ordinary People Change the World series, including I Am Amelia Earhart and I Am Abraham Lincoln. Created with illustrator Chris Eliopoulos, these colourful books show how famous people were once children, too, and inspire readers to be brave and kind.