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She Persisted: Harriet Tubman Audible Audiobook – Unabridged

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  1. Listening Length
    46 minutes
  2. Author
    Andrea Davis Pinkney, see all
  3. Narrator
    Bahni Turpin, see all
  4. Audible release date
    January 5, 2021
  5. Language
    English
  6. Publisher
    Listening Library
  7. ASIN
    B08GPDQP2M
  8. Version
    Unabridged
  9. Program Type
    Audiobook
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Listening Length 46 minutes
Author Andrea Davis Pinkney, Chelsea Clinton - introduction, Alexandra Boiger
Narrator Bahni Turpin, Chelsea Clinton
Audible.com Release Date January 05, 2021
Publisher Listening Library
Program Type Audiobook
Version Unabridged
Language English
ASIN B08GPDQP2M
Best Sellers Rank #344,340 in Audible Books & Originals (See Top 100 in Audible Books & Originals)
#154 in Women Biographies for Children
#339 in Black & African American Stories for Children
#2,748 in Children's Women Biographies (Books)

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Cfp0523
5.0 out of 5 stars A great book!
Reviewed in the United States on April 24, 2021
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One of my 9 year old twin daughters loves to read about historical figures and loved this book! We couldn’t find it in hardcover in stores anywhere but got it in our Amazon Prime book box! We loved the original She Persisted books and will be getting the rest in this series as well!
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Trice
5.0 out of 5 stars Thanks to book in a box
Reviewed in the United States on March 10, 2021
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Got this from the book in a box selection, and son enjoys when I read it to him. He's 6.
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lady cro
5.0 out of 5 stars 10 yr. old loved it
Reviewed in the United States on February 19, 2021
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This is for my 10 yr. old granddaughter & she loved it.
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Monkey
5.0 out of 5 stars Short but good source of history for kids
Reviewed in the United States on November 4, 2023
This was a good background history about Harriet Tubman, one of the women mentioned in the original She Persisted book.
This short chapter book is longer but still condensed enough for a kid to both enjoy and learn. The art was a nice touch too; beautiful work.
I enjoyed it and now want to check out the other chapter books dedicated to the women mentioned in She Persisted. I knew about Harriet but the original book mentioned woman I'd never heard of and I think these books are wonderful stories of woman who made history and made an impact 😊
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Cheryl Jamai
4.0 out of 5 stars Harriet Tubman persisted!
Reviewed in the United States on April 2, 2021
This was my first “She Persisted” book, written by Andrea Davis Pinkney. Chelsea Clinton collaborated with various sister writers to complete the series. I thought it would be a good read along for the 4-6 age range and a good book for independent readers til about age 11. I learned a couple of things I didn’t know. Of course we already know that Harriet Tubman was brave, she had grit and she persisted!

I also liked the “how you can persist” section in the back of the book which provides suggested ways we all can persist!
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MeezCarrie
5.0 out of 5 stars perfect for readers young & old
Reviewed in the United States on June 30, 2021
“The Underground Railroad’s powerful engine of people helping people was like a quiet storm that came through the whispers of generous folks saying, ‘Together we can!'”

When I was in elementary school, the public library in my city, had a fabulous summer reading program. We didn’t just get points for each book we read – we had so many books in different categories to check off before we got prizes. Like, Caldecott winners, Newbery winners, plays, poetry, mysteries, biographies, etc. And one summer I distinctly remember reading a biography of Harriet Tubman, who quickly became one of my heroes. She remains one to this day, so I was excited to read this She Persisted book about her!

Despite the fact that it’s geared for ages 6-9 (or grades 1-4), I actually learned some things I didn’t already know. For instance, her middle name meant ‘prayer and protection’, and her childhood nickname ‘Minty’ was based on this beautiful name. I also didn’t realize that Harriet spent many years fighting for women’s rights, too. She Persisted: Harriet Tubman honors her story & her legacy well while introducing children to a true role model for courage and persistence.

There’s a lot of great information packed into this little book, but its story-like prose and warm illustrations make it accessible & entertaining to young readers. The author approaches slavery honestly without being graphic. The text doesn’t shy away (in an age-appropriate manner) from the cruelty that went along with being owned by someone else, while also emphasizing that it didn’t affect the enslaved people’s value as human beings “with dignity, self-respect, and intelligence.” Discussions about The Underground Railroad introduce children to the fact that kind people stood up for what was right & helped hide enslaved people who were escaping to freedom – I loved the way the Underground Railroad was presented and hope that learning about it inspires young readers like it did me when I first discovered it on the pages of a book.

Bottom Line: Harriet Tubman continues to be one of my heroes, and Andrea Davis Pinkney’s approach to her biography for elementary aged children even taught me some things too. I really appreciated that Harriet’s faith wasn’t overlooked and that it focuses on more than ‘just’ her work with the Underground Railroad, circling back to the idea that looking at only one aspect of your life does not fully define you – despite how society may want to box you in to a specific label or definition. Gillian Flint’s illustrations are delightful and help bring Harriet to life on the pages. Readers young and old alike will enjoy getting to know more about this brave & determined woman in She Persisted: Harriet Tubman.

(I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book)
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The View
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Elementary Age Biography of Harriet Tubman
Reviewed in the United States on January 12, 2021
A very well written biography of Harriet Tubman by Andrea Davis Pinkney and illustrated by Gillian Flint. Part of Chelsea Clinton She Persisted series. Good story and great illustrations.
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Jessica at Cracking the Cover
5.0 out of 5 stars Great new series
Reviewed in the United States on January 25, 2021
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Though my 6-year-old is capable of reading this series on her own, she asked that we read She Persisted: Harriet Tubman together. I’m glad we did. My daughter has a basic understanding of what slavery was/is, but the idea of owning a person is still hard for her to grasp. Reading it together allowed for conversation throughout. My daughter and I both asked each other questions, and I was able to provide further context when needed. An older reader may not need this attention, but as a parent, it was a meaningful experience worth my time.

This series is pretty much a no brainer for boys and girls alike. Even though the books are geared for girls, it’s important for boys to see women in this positive light, too. That said, the books will really appeal to young girls. My daughter loved the picture book, and seeing the stories expanded only helps to confirm she can accomplish great things.

My daughter loved She Persisted: Harriet Tubman so much that I’ve preordered the next 4 books. That means a new one will arrive at our house the first day or two of each month. It’s going to be a great surprise!
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