"Moses: When Harriet Tubman Led Her People to Freedom" is a 2007 Caldecott Honor book written by Carole Boston Weatherford, illustrated by Kadir Nelson.
This is without a doubt one of the best historical books I have read that is oriented towards children and youth. "Moses" tells the story of enslaved Harriet Tubman and the journey she took to free others. This book tells the story through the use of three different people. One is an all knowing undefined person who tells the story of Harriet. The second is Harriet herself praying for strength and knowledge to survive the dangers that she will face. The third is God responding to her pleas, telling Harriet that she will survive and that she can go forward on her journey.
I recommend "Moses" to anyone who wishes to educate and inform young students about the trials and tribulations of enslaved African Americans. This book is both beautifully written and historically sound. Likewise, the illustrations are realistic and obviously meaningful to Nelson the illustrator. In addition to being a Caldecott Honor book, "Moses: is also a Coretta Scott King Award winner.
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