Biddy Mason speaks up / by Arisa White and Laura Atkins ; illustrations by Laura Freeman.
| Author/creator | White, Arisa author. |
| Other author | Atkins, Laura, author. |
| Other author | Freeman, Laura (Illustrator) illustrator. |
| Format | Book |
| Publication | Berkeley, California : Heyday, [2019] |
| Copyright Date | ©2019 |
| Description | 105 pages : color illustrations, color maps, portraits ; 24 cm. |
| Subjects |
| Series | Fighting for justice ; 2 Fighting for justice ; 2. ^A1360182 |
| Contents | Healing -- Plantation wounds -- Stolen and carried away -- Long walk west, 1848 -- Cottonwood, Utah -- California dreaming -- Freedom for some -- Hope -- Verdict, 1856 -- Living free -- Home -- Building community -- Healing your community: from Biddy's day to ours. |
| Abstract | Presents the life of a California ex-slave, nurse, and midwife, who started many philanthropic projects. |
| Local note | Joyner TRC copy purchased in memory of James Thompson, 2021. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (page 97) and index. |
| Interest grade level | Grades 8-12 |
| Genre/form | Biographies. |
| Genre/form | Juvenile works. |
| Genre/form | Biographies. |
| LCCN | 2018010807 |
| ISBN | 9781597144032 (hardcover ; alk. paper) |
| ISBN | 1597144037 |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | TRC Biographies | B B3811WH | ✔ Available | Place Hold |