Let Liberty Rise! - by Chana Stiefel (Hardcover)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>"The true story of how schoolchildren helped fund the construction of the pedestal for the Statue of Liberty in New York City."--<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br>How did 121,000 Americans save their most beloved icon? Here is an inspiring story about the power we have when we all work together!<p></p><p><b>* This charming history title is a true inspiration for the present. An informative must-have for all libraries. -- <i>School Library Journal</i>, starred review</p><p></p><p>All rise to this evocative, empowering offering. -- <i>Kirkus Reviews</i></p><p></p><p>[A] true tale of cooperation among all ages. -- <i>Publishers Weekly</i></p><p></b></p><p></p><p>On America's 100th birthday, the people of France built a giant gift! It was one of the largest statues the world had ever seen -- and she weighed as much as 40 elephants! And when she arrived on our shores in 250 pieces, she needed a pedestal to hold her up. Few of America's millionaires were willing to foot the bill.</p><p></p><p>Then, Joseph Pulitzer (a poor Hungarian immigrant-cum-newspaper mogul) appealed to his fellow citizens. He invited them to contribute whatever they could, no matter how small an amount, to raise funds to mount this statue. The next day, pennies, nickels, dimes, and quarters poured in. Soon, Pulitzer's campaign raised enough money to construct the pedestal. And with the help of everyday Americans (including many thousands of schoolchildren!) the Statue of Liberty rose skyward, torch ablaze, to welcome new immigrants for a life of freedom and opportunity!</p><p></p><p>Chana Stiefel's charming and immediate writing style is perfectly paired with Chuck Groenink's beautiful, slyly humorous illustrations. Back matter with photographs included.</p><p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br><p><b>Praise for <i>Let Liberty Rise</i>: </b></p><p></p><p>* Playful, engaging illustrations feature speech bubbles that quote outraged citizens... The story of Lady Liberty's precarious beginnings shows how much can be accomplished when people band together. Rich back matter includes a time line, photos, additional information, and a bibliography. This charming history title is a true inspiration for the present. An informative must-have for all libraries. -- <i>School Library Journal</i>, starred review</p><p></p><p>Sparkling language movingly describes how everyday folks effect powerful change. Readers will relish knowing that kids played a pivotal role in the campaign; many actual quotes from children are included. Lively, colorful illustrations capturing the period depict diverse characters and wonderful perspectives... The backmatter includes fascinating informative material... All rise to this evocative, empowering offering. -- <i>Kirkus Reviews</i></p><p></p><p>Groenink's cartoon-style illustrations jauntily animate Stiefel's account of how children helped ensure the Statue of Liberty would stand tall in New York Harbor... A timeline, bibliography, and further reading list, as well as additional statue facts and archival photos, conclude this true tale of cooperation among all ages. -- <i>Publishers Weekly</i></p><br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br>Chuck hails from an overgrown village among the peat bogs in the north of the Netherlands, where he spent his formative years climbing trees, drawing, reading, and cycling. He attended the Artez Institute of Visual Arts in Kampen, graduating from the Department of Illustration in 2004. He moved to Portland, Oregon, in 2010, and now resides in Valatie, New York, with his wife, dog, and two cats. Visit Chuck at chuckgroenink.com. <br/> Chana Stiefel is the author of more than 25 books for kids. Recent non-fiction titles include ANIMAL ZOMBIES... & OTHER REAL-LIFE MONSTERS (National Geographic Kids, 2018), which was selected as a Top Ten YALSA Quick Pick for Reluctant YA Readers in 2019. And she's published two picture books, one for Feiwel and Friends and one for HMH. Chana loves visiting schools and libraries and sharing her passion for reading and writing with children. She earned a Master's degree in Science, Health, and Environmental Reporting from New York University. She lives in Teaneck, New Jersey with her husband and their four children.
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