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pAs the most famous conductor on the Underground Railroad, escaped slave Harriet Tubman earned the nickname Moses of her People for leading scores of men, women, and children from bondage to freedom in the North. During the Civil War, she worked as a nurse for wounded soldiers, a caretaker of refugee slaves, and a spy and scout for Union forces. Late in life she was active in the fight for womens suffrage./ppMythologized by many biographers and historians, Tubman was an ordinary but complex womantiny but strong, guided by her belief in God and religious visions, yet a tough, savvy leader who the radical abolitionist John Brown admired as the General. In 2016, it was announced that Tubman would become the first woman to appear on US currencythe $20 billin over a century./ppDrawing on the latest historical research, iHarriet Tubman For Beginners/i portrays a woman who resisted and transcended slavery and fought injustice her entire life. Beyond legend, she made her mark on history by defending core American principleslife, liberty, and the pursuit of happinessfor others./p
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Annette Alstonis a 29-year educator in the Newark, NJ public school system. She holds a degree in Journalism from Rutgers University, a teaching certificate from St. Peter's University, and an MA in social studies from Concordia University. Annette is a member of the Essex County Civic Association and the Newark NAACP. Julie M. Anderson is a Brooklyn-based artist, illustrator, and cartoonist whose work showcases diversity and strong women, especially in fantasy and sci-fi settings. Her artistic inspirations are reflected in a fusion of Japanese and Afro-American themes, with art and illustrations ranging from the digital media to the more traditional media, and in promotional materials. Find out more about her at juliemanderson.weebly.com.
