Harriet Tubman

This quintessential middle grade biography of Harriet Tubman now features a cover by NAACP Image Award winner and Caldecott Honor illustrator Kadir Nelson, a foreword by National Book Award finalist Jason Reynolds, and additional new material. A selection of the Schomburg Center's Black Liberation Reading List.

Harriet Tubman: Conductor on the Underground Railroad was praised by the New Yorker as “an evocative portrait,” and by the Chicago Tribune as “superb.” It is a gripping and accessible portrait of the heroic woman who guided more than 300 enslaved people to freedom.

Harriet Tubman was born in slavery and dreamed of being free. She was willing to risk everything—including her own life—to see that dream come true. After her daring escape, Harriet became a conductor on the secret Underground Railroad, helping others make the dangerous journey to freedom.

This award-winning introduction to the late abolitionist, which was named an ALA Notable Book and a New York Times Outstanding Book, includes additional educational back matter such as a timeline, discussion questions, and extension activities.

How did one woman become a symbol of hope and freedom for so many?

• The Underground Railroad: Follow Harriet’s perilous journeys as a conductor, guiding over 300 people from slavery to freedom on a secret network of safe houses.
• From Slavery to Freedom: A powerful and accessible account of a girl born into slavery who risked everything for her own daring escape and the liberty of others.
• An American Hero: Learn how the woman they called "Moses" also served the Union Army as a scout and a spy during the Civil War.
• Perfect for Young Readers: This edition, ideal for ages 8-12, features a foreword by Jason Reynolds and includes a timeline, discussion questions, and activities to extend learning.