"Emma's Poem: The Voice of the Statue of Liberty" by Linda Glaser tells the story of a young girl named Emma who witnesses the arrival of the Statue of Liberty in New York Harbor. Inspired by the statue's grandeur and the meaning it represents, Emma learns about the statue’s creation and the poem “The New Colossus” written by Emma Lazarus, which is inscribed on a plaque at its base. Through Emma’s journey, readers explore themes of hope, immigration, and the welcoming spirit of America, highlighting the statue's role as a symbol of freedom and opportunity for newcomers. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is the winner of numerous awards

There are 32 pages in this book. This book was published in 2013 by Houghton Mifflin .

Amy Hest has written many children's stories including Rosie's Fishing Trip, Jamaica Louise James. When Jessie Came Across the Sea (Winner of the 1998 Kate Greenaway Medal) and four books about Baby Duck: In the Rain with Baby Duck; Baby Duck and the New Eyeglasses; You're the Boss, Baby Duck! and Off to School, Baby Duck! She remembers lighting Friday night candles with her own grandmother as a child, saying, "It's a lovely tradition. Time with a grandparent is very special and children remember it always. " Amy lives in New York City. Claire A. Nivola is a painter and sculptor and has illustrated several children's picture books. Her illustrations are filled with wonderful decorative details inspired by the furnishings and objects around her. She says, "The rooms in The Friday Nights of Nana are a composite of the various places I have lived in throughout my life. Claire lives in Massachusetts with her husband and two children.