Opal Lee and What It Means to Be Free: The True Story of the Grandmother of Juneteenth
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Booklist starred review Black activist Opal Lee had a vision of Juneteenth as a holiday for everyone. This true story 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. Join Opal on her historic journey to recognize and celebrate "freedom for all." Every...
Format:Hardcover
Language:English
ISBN:1400231256
ISBN13:9781400231256
Release Date:January 2022
Publisher:Tommy Nelson
Length:32 Pages
Weight:1.05 lbs.
Dimensions:0.5" x 9.2" x 11.3"
Age Range:4 to 8 years
Grade Range:Preschool to Grade 3
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Opal Lee and What It Means to Be Free: The True Story of the Grandmother of Juneteenth Mentions in Our Blog
A Juneteenth Reading List
Published by Ashly Moore Sheldon • June 10, 2022
June 19 marks the day in 1865 when Union Troops arrived in Galveston, Texas, the last stop on their tour to liberate enslaved persons in the US—a day of hope. But the history, both before and after this day, has been fraught. Here we present a reading list for a range of ages shedding light on this complex subject.
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