It took a great many people to bring
into being our Statue of Liberty, which stands so majestically in New York
harbor. In Lady Liberty: A Biography, author Doreen Rappaport describes
the statue’s creation from numerous perspectives – among them that of Édouard Laboulaye, who in 1865 conceived it as a gift from France to
celebrate America’s century of independence; sculptor Auguste Bartholdi;
engineer Gustav Eiffel; poet Emma Lazarus; and advocate Joseph Pulitzer, who
inspired over a hundred thousand ordinary citizens to contribute small amounts
of money to complete the project. Matt Tavares adds his magnificent artwork to
Rappaport’s authentic chronicle of a monument whose lamp held aloft has
symbolized hope and freedom for generations of newcomers and citizens alike.
Ideal for ages 8-12 but able to be appreciated by younger and older readers
too.
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