"Liberty's Voice: The Story of Emma Lazarus" by Erica Silverman tells the inspiring story of poet and activist Emma Lazarus, who is best known for her sonnet "The New Colossus," which is inscribed on the pedestal of the Statue of Liberty. The book explores her life, her Jewish heritage, and her deep empathy for immigrants and the downtrodden. Through vivid illustrations and lyrical prose, Silverman captures Lazarus's passion for social justice and her belief in America's ideals of freedom and hope. This poignant narrative celebrates Lazarus's contributions to literature and her enduring legacy as a voice for those seeking refuge and opportunity. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is aimed at children at US 1st grade-3rd grade.

This book has been graded for interest at 6-8 years.

There are 32 pages in this book. This book was published in 2011 by Dutton Children's Books .

Erica Silverman received a Theodor Seuss Geisel Honor for the original Cowgirl Kate and Cocoa book. She lives in the Los Angeles area, where she also works as a librarian. www. ericasilverman. com Debbie Miller has written many acclaimed children's books, including Arctic Lights, Arctic Nights. She lives in Fairbanks, Alaska. Stacey Schuett has illustrated many popular books for children, including her own Somewhere in the World Right Now. From her studio window, she enjoys a view of her backyard, home to many oak, redwood, and fruit trees. Stacey lives in Northern California.