John Dreamer by Elise Celine Saving Baby Doe by Danette Vigilante The Milk of Birds by Sylvia Whitman      
John Dreamer
Meet the author
Elise Celine
(Ages 13+)
Saving Baby Doe
Meet the author
Danette Vigilante
(Ages 10+)
The Milk of Birds
Meet the author
Sylvia Whitman
(Ages 14+)
     
Home Author Archive Dear Reader Notes Get KidBuzz Info

Erica Silverman

Dear Librarian:

From childhood on, I've loved poetry. So did Emma Lazarus.

Emma's ancestors came to this country seeking safety and freedom. So did mine.

Immigrants became important to her life's work. I taught English as a Second Language to immigrants for 14 years. As a librarian, many of my patrons come from all over the world.

Reading Emma's poems, articles and letters, I was deeply moved by her passion for poetry and justice, which led her, in 1883, to write the powerful poem that to this day defines the Statue of Liberty.

Emma fought for immigrants' rights back when women had few rights. I hope you find her to be as inspiring a role model as I have.

Who is your role model? Email me at erica@EricaSilverman.com your answer for a chance to win a signed copy of Liberty's Voice in a random drawing. And check out my booktrailer at www.EricaSilverman.com.

Best wishes,
Erica
erica@EricaSilverman.com
www.EricaSilverman.com
Teacher's/Reader's Guide



"With colorful, lively illustrations and energetic writing, Silverman's ode to one of the most deserving woman in history is a picture book extraordinaire."  —Kids Home Library


Liberty's Voice / Erica Silverman / Dutton Chilldren's Books

Price: $17.00 / ISBN: 978-0525478591 / Published: February, 2011

Ages 6-9 / Picture Book Biography


Erica Silverman is one of our featured authors this week. Click here to view her reader comments and feel free to use them in your newsletters.



© Copyright 2005 by AuthorBuzz