THE “Who Was/Is….” series of paperbacks has over 250 titles to choose from. It began 20 years ago with just four titles.

Each book provides a great start for kids who want to learn about some of the iconic names in history, politics, science, and sports. I chose Harriet Tubman to feature today in honor of Black History Month.

At just over 100 pages the story unfolds as to how Harriet Tubman began her life as a slave before fleeing to the North. She returned many times to help her family and others make the trip to freedom. Eventually Harriet would become a Union Army spy and her bravery published in two books. She lived to be 92 years old and is remembered with a large plaque in front of the Auburn, NY courthouse.

The text is interspersed with illustrations along with short essays about other events and people of the era. Here you will learn more about Slave Auctions, Plantation Crops, Vigilance Committees, and Quakers to name a few. The story ends with a helpful timeline of Harriet Tubman”s life and a bibliography.

You can check out other titles in the best selling series here.

Highly recommended for curious middle grade readers.

Blogging about middle grade books or authors next week? Join the celebration.

All you have to do is blog about a middle grade book on a Monday (contests, author interviews, or anything middle grade related also count). Email me the title of the book or feature and a link to your blog at gpcolo[at]gmail[dot]com

Make sure you put MMGM or Marvelous Middle Grade Monday in the subject line so it gets sorted accurately–and please don’t forget to say what book or author you’re featuring) You MUST email me your link by Sunday evening (11 PM Eastern Time) in order to be included in the list of links for the coming Monday.

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*Please note: these posts are not a reflection of my own opinions on the books featured. Each blogger is responsible for their own MMGM content and I do not pre-screen reviews ahead of time, nor do I control what books they choose. I simply assemble the list based on the links that are emailed to me.