Harriet Beecher Stowe: a biography for girls

"Harriet Beecher Stowe: A Biography for Girls" by Martha Foote Crow is a story about the early life of a famous author and activist, highlighting the people and places that shaped her into the person who would write a book that changed history. The book starts by showing us her childhood home in Connecticut, surrounded by nature and a close-knit community, and it then describes her family which encouraged learning, creativity, and strong moral values. Readers get to see how her father, a reverend, and her mother influenced her growing up. The book emphasizes the fun, hard work, and education that prepared her for an impactful future as a writer who fought against slavery.