Emma's Poem

Kids, People and Places, Biography, Non-Fiction, Political, History
Cover of the book Emma's Poem by Linda Glaser, HMH Books
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Linda Glaser ISBN: 9780547768953
Publisher: HMH Books Publication: April 5, 2010
Imprint: HMH Books for Young Readers Language: English
Author: Linda Glaser
ISBN: 9780547768953
Publisher: HMH Books
Publication: April 5, 2010
Imprint: HMH Books for Young Readers
Language: English

Give me your tired, your poor
Your huddled masses yearning to breathe free...

Who wrote these words? And why?

In 1883, Emma Lazarus, deeply moved by an influx of immigrants from Eastern Europe, wrote a sonnet that was to give voice to the Statue of Liberty. Originally a gift from France to celebrate our shared national struggles for liberty, the Statue, thanks to Emma's poem, slowly came to shape our hearts, defining us as a nation that welcomes and gives refuge to those who come to our shores.

This title has been selected as a Common Core Text Exemplar (Grades 4-5, Poetry)

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

Give me your tired, your poor
Your huddled masses yearning to breathe free...

Who wrote these words? And why?

In 1883, Emma Lazarus, deeply moved by an influx of immigrants from Eastern Europe, wrote a sonnet that was to give voice to the Statue of Liberty. Originally a gift from France to celebrate our shared national struggles for liberty, the Statue, thanks to Emma's poem, slowly came to shape our hearts, defining us as a nation that welcomes and gives refuge to those who come to our shores.

This title has been selected as a Common Core Text Exemplar (Grades 4-5, Poetry)

More books from HMH Books

Cover of the book The Princess, the Crone, and the Dung-Cart Knight by Linda Glaser
Cover of the book All This Could Be Yours by Linda Glaser
Cover of the book The Misanthrope and Tartuffe, by Molière by Linda Glaser
Cover of the book Curious George Discovers the Sun by Linda Glaser
Cover of the book Vegan Reset by Linda Glaser
Cover of the book Destined for War by Linda Glaser
Cover of the book Confederates Don't Wear Couture by Linda Glaser
Cover of the book The Star Diaries by Linda Glaser
Cover of the book I Don't Know What to Call My Cat by Linda Glaser
Cover of the book Lady of the Snakes by Linda Glaser
Cover of the book The Ultimate Soups & Stews Book by Linda Glaser
Cover of the book Rocket Billionaires by Linda Glaser
Cover of the book CliffsNotes on Crane's The Red Badge of Courage by Linda Glaser
Cover of the book Whose Game Is It, Anyway? by Linda Glaser
Cover of the book The One Hundredth Thing About Caroline by Linda Glaser
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy