Reading order
| # | Title | Published | Author | Buy on Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Harriet Tubman | 1955 | Ann Petry | Buy |
Harriet Tubman: Conductor on the Underground Railroad is Ann Petry’s contribution to children’s non-fiction, published in 1955. The book tells Tubman’s story in accessible prose aimed at young readers, covering her escape from slavery in Maryland and her repeated dangerous trips back to guide others north.
The biography has stayed in print for decades and introduced many young readers to both Tubman’s story and Petry’s writing. It reflects Petry’s interest in Black American history and her ability to write across audiences.