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What Emma wrote
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- Book Synopsis
- With its poetic message of welcome, the Statue of Liberty holds an important and beloved place in American history.Emma loved stories, loved writing poetry, and was curious about the world. When she met poor immigrants arriving in New York City, she knew she had to help. And when she was asked to write a poem about the Statue of Liberty, she imagined Lady Liberty as a mother, welcoming her children home. Her famous poem, "The New Colossus," is still there on the statue's pedestal, sharing its message of welcome with the world.In time for anniversary of our nation's founding, this biography of the woman who wrote the now-famous poem on its pedestal has deep relevance for readers today.
- About The Author
- Ann D. Koffsky is an award-winning author and illustrator of more than thirty books for children, including The Peddler and the President, the Kayla and Kugel series, What's In Tuli's Box?, Under-the-Sea Seder, and Noah's Swimathon, all published with Apples & Honey Press. She lives in West Hempstead, New York.
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- ISBN
- 9781681157191
- Format
- Hardback
- Publisher
- Apples & Honey Press, (30 April 2026)
- Number of Pages
- 40
- Language
- English
- Dimensions
- 267 x 229 mm
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