The Story of Emma Lazarus: Liberty's Voice: A Biography of One of the Great Poets in American History

The Story of Emma Lazarus: Liberty's Voice: A Biography of One of the Great Poets in American History by Silverman, Erica. paperback edition. ISBN: 9780147511744.

“The evocative illustrations marry well with this accessible, appealing story of a woman both ahead of her time and an important American writer who left a lasting literary legacy to every United States citizen.” —School Library Journal Emma Lazarus overcame the barriers of her day to become one of the leading poets of the nineteenth century. She used her celebrity to help the poor and impoverished immigrants of Eastern Europe. When the statue Liberty Enlightening the World came to the United States as a gift from France, it was Emmas poem "The New Colossus" that became forever connected with this American icon. Emmas words have served as a rallying call to generations of immigrants. In breathtaking color, veteran artist Stacey Schuett brings life to Erica Silvermans story of one of the great women of America.