Naming Liberty

Reach for this book when your child is asking about the history of the United States, exploring their own family's immigration story, or feeling the weight of needing a fresh start. It is a powerful tool for discussing how monuments represent human hopes and how freedom is a value built by hands across different nations. The story beautifully weaves together two journeys: a young Jewish girl's escape from persecution in Russia and the artist Frederic Auguste Bartholdi's monumental task of creating the Statue of Liberty. Through parallel narratives, the book explores themes of resilience, bravery, and the search for a place to belong. It is appropriate for elementary-aged children, offering a gentle but honest entry point into historical hardships while focusing on the light of new beginnings.