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Opal Lee and what it means to be free : the true story of the grandmother of Juneteenth

Title: Opal Lee and what it means to be free : the true story of the grandmother of Juneteenth / by Alice Faye Duncan ; illustrations by Keturah A. Bobo.
Author: Duncan, Alice Faye
Publication: Nashville, Tennessee : Tommy Nelson, an imprint of Thomas Nelson, [2022]

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Additional Authors

Bobo, Keturah A.

Description

32 unnumbered pages : color illustrations; 28 cm

Summary

"The true story of Black activist Opal Lee and her vision of Juneteenth as a holiday for everyone will inspire children to be brave and make a difference. Growing up in Texas, Opal knew the history of Juneteenth, but she soon discovered that most Americans had never heard of the holiday that represents the nation's creed of "freedom for all.""--
"The true story of Black activist Opal Lee and her vision of Juneteenth as a holiday for everyone celebrates Black joy and inspires children to see their dreams blossom. Growing up in Texas, Opal knew the history of Juneteenth, but she soon discovered that many Americans had never heard of the holiday that represents the nation's creed of "freedom for all." Every year, Opal looked forward to the Juneteenth picnic--a drumming, dancing, delicious party. She knew from Granddaddy Zak's stories that Juneteenth celebrated the day the freedom news of President Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation finally sailed into Texas in 1865--over two years after the president had declared it! But Opal didn't always see freedom in her Texas town. One Juneteenth day when Opal was twelve years old, an angry crowd burned down her brand-new home. This wasn't freedom at all. She had to do something! Opal Lee spent the rest of her life speaking up for equality and unity. She became a teacher, a charity worker, and a community leader. At the age of 89, she walked from Fort Worth, Texas to Washington, D.C., in an effort to gain national recognition for Juneteenth. Through the story of Opal Lee's determination and persistence, children ages 4 to 8 will learn: all people are created equal; the power of bravery and using your voice for change; the history of Juneteenth, or Freedom Day, and what it means today; no one is free unless everyone is free; fighting for a dream is worth every difficulty. Featuring the illustrations of New York Times bestselling illustrator Keturah A. Bobo (I am Enough), Opal Lee and What It Means to Be Free celebrates the life and legacy of a modern-day Black leader while sharing a message of hope, unity, joy, and strength"--

Alternative Title

True story of the grandmother of Juneteenth

Subject

Genre/Form

History.
Juvenile works.
Biographies.
Creative nonfiction.
Picture books.

Bibliography (note)

Includes bibliographical references.

Call Number

Sc+ F 22-173

ISBN

9781400231256
1400231256

LCCN

2021021196

OCLC

1253438025

Author

Duncan, Alice Faye, author.

Title

Opal Lee and what it means to be free : the true story of the grandmother of Juneteenth / by Alice Faye Duncan ; illustrations by Keturah A. Bobo.

Publisher

Nashville, Tennessee : Tommy Nelson, an imprint of Thomas Nelson, [2022]

Type of Content

text

still image

Type of Medium

unmediated

Type of Carrier

volume

Bibliography

Includes bibliographical references.

Local Note

Schomburg copy with dust Jacket.

Local Subject

Black author.

Added Author

Bobo, Keturah A., illustrator.

Research Call Number

Sc+ F 22-173

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