New Book of Poetry Released in Celebration of Harriet Tubman Day

Melissa Whiteford St. Clair releases first book of poetry based on her journey On The Matter Of Race.

In celebration of Harriet Tubman Day – March 10th, Melissa Whiteford St. Clair announces the release of her first book, Home Work A Collection of Poems Sparked by One White Woman’s Journey on the Matter of Race.

Home Work A Collection of Poems Sparked by One White Woman’s Journey on the Matter of Race will bring readers into the heart of the author’s expedition into the study of racism and social justice electrified by Harriet Tubman’s heroic flight to freedom.

Harriet

State of Maryland, Dorchester County

On her head was a bounty

Be Free or Die

Across the miles, she did fly

Following the drinking gourd in the sky

-Melissa Whiteford St. Clair

A portion of the proceeds from each book will be donated to The Harriet Tubman Monument until monies are raised for installation next to Tabernacle Baptist Church, Craven Street, Beaufort, SC.

The book is available for purchase on Amazon Kindle and paperback. Full details of the book and information on personalized orders can be found here.

Read the full Press Release here.