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Chasing freedom the life journeys of Harriet Tubman and Susan B. Anthony, inspired by historical facts

In this imaginative biographical story, Harriet Tubman and Susan B. Anthony sit down over a cup of tea in 1904 to reminisce about their struggles and triumphs in the service of freedom and women's rights.

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author:	Grimes, Nikki (Author)
Other Authors:	Wood, Michele (Illustrator)
Format:	Books Print Book
Language:	English
Published:	New York : Orchard Books, an imprint of Scholastic Inc., [2015]
Edition:	First edition.
Subjects:	Tubman, Harriet, > 1820?-1913 > Juvenile fiction. Anthony, Susan B. > (Susan Brownell), > 1820-1906 > Juvenile fiction. Women slaves > United States > Juvenile fiction. African American women > Juvenile fiction. Underground railroad > Juvenile fiction. Suffragists > United States > Juvenile fiction. Feminists > United States > Juvenile fiction. Women's rights > United States > Juvenile fiction.
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Summary:	In this imaginative biographical story, Harriet Tubman and Susan B. Anthony sit down over a cup of tea in 1904 to reminisce about their struggles and triumphs in the service of freedom and women's rights.
Physical Description:	53 pages : color illustrations ; 29 cm
Bibliography:	Includes bibliographical references (page 52).
ISBN:	9780439793384 (hardback) 0439793386 (hardback)
Author Notes:	Nikki Grimes was born and raised in New York City. She began writing poetry at age six and is well-known for writing award-winning books primarily for children and young adults. Bronx Masquerade and Talkin' About Bessie both won Coretta Scott King Awards, and her poetry collections featuring Danitra Brown are very popular. Grimes received the NCTE Award for Excellence in Poetry for Children in 2006. She has written articles for magazines including Essence and Today's Christian Woman, as well as hosted radio programs in New York and Sweden. She has lectured and read her poetry at schools in Russia, China, Sweden, and Tanzania. Grimes is also a prolific artist, creating works of fiber art, beaded jewelry, peyote beading, handmade cards, and photography. (Bowker Author Biography)