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Emma's Poem: The Voice of the Statue of Liberty
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Based on 474 Ratings and 113 Reviews

Book Description
"Give me your tired, your poor
Your huddled masses yearning to breathe free . . . "

In 1883, Emma Lazarus, deeply moved by an influx of immigrants from eastern Europe, wrote a sonnet that gave a voice to the Statue of Liberty. Originally a gift from France to celebrate our shared national struggles for liberty, the statue, thanks to Emma's poem, came to define us as a nation that welcomes ... More

Book Information
PublisherRandom House Books For Young Readers
BindingPaperback (7 editions)
Reading LevelUncategorized
# of Pages32
ISBN-100544105087
ISBN-13978-0544105089
Publication Date09/10/2013
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About Linda Glaser (Author) : I've always loved to write. Ever since third grade, I've dreamed of becoming a children's book writer. So I feel most fortunate that I've gotten to realize my dream. I enjoy everything about the field... more
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About Claire A. Nivola (Illustrator) : Claire A. Nivola is a published author, illustrator, and a photographer of children's books. Some of the published credits of Claire A. Nivola include The Silent Witness, Planting the Trees of Kenya: ... more
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