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Minty : a story of young Harriet Tubman by Schroeder, Alan; Pinkney, Jerry, ill is a children's book available to read on EtoBox.

What is Minty : a story of young Harriet Tubman about?

This beautifully written book, illustrated by four-time Caldecott Honor recipient Jerry Pinkney, makes the story of Harriet Tubman's childhood accessible to very young readers. As a young slave, nicknamed "Minty," Harriet Tubman was a feisty and stubborn girl with a dream of escape, and whose rebellious spirit often got her into trouble. Pinkney's expressive illustrations bring every emotion to brilliant life-from troubled sorrow to spirited hope for freedom.<br> <br> "Rich with melodrama, suspense, pathos, and a powerful vision of freedom. This exquisitely crafted book resonates well beyond its few pages." -<i>Kirkus Reviews</i>, pointer review<br> <br> Awards: <br> <br> ( Winner of the 1997 Coretta Scott King Award for Illustration<br> ( An ALA Notable Book<br> ( An <i>American Bookseller</i> "Pick of the Lists"<br> ( A <i>Time</i> Magazine Best Children's Book of the Year<br> ( Winner of the Christopher Award<br> ( An IRA/CBC Children's Choice <p>Young Harriet Tubman, whose childhood name was Minty, dreams of escaping slavery on the Brodas plantation in the late 1820s. </p>

Who reads Minty : a story of young Harriet Tubman?

Author

Schroeder, Alan; Pinkney, Jerry, ill

Publisher

Dial; Dial Books for Young Readers

Published

1996

Language

EN

ISBN

9780329041977

Category

children's

Subjects

Sociology, History, Children'S

Rating

4.18 / 5 (30 ratings)

Updated

2026-03-14