(2) K-3 Illustrated by James E. Ransome. Author and artist portray a plucky young narrator who uses a quilt as her guide to freedom. Comforting blues and purples in the illustrations augur success for a group of escaping slaves; their story is told in a series of free-verse poems. This book expresses the poignant range of emotions experienced by slaves who risked the journey to freedom. An author's note discusses both the history and the folklore that inform the story.

Reviewer: Susan P. Bloom | Horn Book Magazine Issue: July, 2002

(4) YA People to Know series. The books in this series profile an individual in texts that include career achievements and some personal information. The coverage is generally discreet, and there is very little analysis in these flatly written biographies, which are accompanied by black-and-white photos. They will probably be sufficient for report-writing students and those needing basic factual information. A time line is included. Bib., ind. [Review covers these People to Know titles: Anne McCaffrey, Steve Jobs, Billy Graham.]

Reviewer: Peter D. Sieruta