Harriet Can Read The Stars by Harper Williams Once upon a time in Maryland, there lived a brave young girl named Harriet. Harriet loved the stars that twinkled up high, making her dreams under the night sky. Her mama said, "Harriet, be strong. Life is not easy, but you will make it. Little Harriet did not learn to read or write. She could not go to school. Harriet and her family worked hard day after day. Harriet’s daddy teaches her how to walk by the stars at night. When Harriet grew up, she wanted to be free. Through the dark woods, she walked, helping her family and friends to be free too. With a lantern that shines, like a North Star so bright, Harriet walked her people with the light. They crossed rivers and fields, with courage so strong, until they were free where they all belong. Harriet was a conductor fearless and true, helping many to freedom by the Underground Railroad too. Children of all colors, big and small, love that Harriet is a brave astronomer. Harriet is a brave astronomer who can read the stars, lighting the way for us no matter how far. And so the tale of Harriet ends here today, her spirit lives on in the stories we say.