Chicago Public Library-Blog: Lady Liberty's Light: Kids Books About The Statue Of Liberty

Chicago IL

21 December, 2021

1:36 PM

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Press release from the Chicago Public Library-blog: Kyra December 21, 2021 The Statue of Liberty was a gift from France to the United States of America in 1884. America was celebrating its 100th birthday and France wanted to create an amazing gift. Their gift was the 151 feet tall statue, also known as Lady Liberty. Lady Liberty proudly holds a torch in her right hand and a book in her left hand. She welcomes millions of visitors and immigrants every year in New York City. If you want to learn more about the history of the statue and why it is important to America, check out these books. Edouard de Laboulaye and Frederic-Auguste Bartholdi are the two Frenchmen who planned and designed the Statue of Liberty. Liberty Arrives! tells the special history of statue's creation and its journey from France to the United States. Liberty Arrives!Liberty Arrives! How America's Greatest Statue Found Her HomeByrd, Robert,Byrd, Robert, Book, 2019Available View detailsView details for Liberty Arrives!, Book, Available Light for All is the heart of the Statue of Liberty. The statue's torch is meant to shine for everyone coming to America and represents fairness and opportunity for everyone. Light for AllLight for All Engle, Margarita,Engle, Margarita, Book, 2021Available View detailsView details for Light for All, Book, Available Did you know that Lady Liberty is a moving statue? Yep, she's on the move. Her Right Foot shares more about her travels and her journey to greet those traveling by sea. Her Right FootHer Right Foot Eggers, Dave,Eggers, Dave, Book, 2017Available View detailsView details for Her Right Foot, Book, Available When Areli moves from Mexico to New York City, she doesn't understand why she has to leave her home and everything that's familiar to her. On a school trip to Ellis Island, Areli finally realizes the importance of her journey to America. Areli Is A Dreamer tells the true-life story of Areli Morales who is a DACA recipient living in the United States. Areli Is a DreamerAreli Is a Dreamer a True StoryMorales, Areli,Morales, Areli, Book, 2021Available View detailsView details for Areli Is A Dreamer, Book, Available I Is for Immigrants is an ABC story that has colorful pictures that represent the culture and traditions of immigrants living in New York City. I Is for ImmigrantsI Is for Immigrants Alko, Selina,Alko, Selina, Book, 2021Available View detailsView details for I Is for Immigrants, Book, Available After growing up in Haiti, Gabrielle moves to New York to live with her uncle's family. However, she has a hard time fitting in with her thick Haitian accent. When a witch promises to help her, Gabrielle finds herself in more trouble than she bargained for. The Year I Flew Away is a magical story about finding your sense of belonging in a new place. The Year I Flew AwayThe Year I Flew Away Arnold, Marie,Arnold, Marie, Book, 2021Available View detailsView details for The Year I Flew Away, Book, Available The Statue of Liberty is important to people all over the world. What does it represent for you? This press release was produced by the Chicago Public Library-blog. The views expressed here are the author's own.