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Name: Opal Lee and What It Means to Be Free : the True Story of the Grandmother of Juneteenth
Author: Duncan, Alice Faye
ISBN: [978-1-40023-125-6,1-40023-125-6]

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Opal Lee and What It Means to Be Free : the True Story of the Grandmother of Juneteenth

Author: Duncan, Alice Faye

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Follett Number: 1776AT2
Audience: Lower Elementary
Publisher: Tommy Nelson, an imprint of Thomas Nelson, c2021, p2022
Format: 1 volume (unpaged) : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 29 cm
ISBN-13: 978-1-40023-125-6
ISBN-10: 1-40023-125-6
LCCN: 2021-021196
Dewey: 323.092
Classifications: Nonfiction

Subjects:

African American Women Civil Rights Workers

African Americans Anniversaries, Etc

African Americans Social Life and Customs

African Americans Texas History

African Americans

Civil Rights Workers

Enslaved Persons

Juneteenth

Lee, Opal, 1926-

Picture Books

Texas

Women

Includes bibliographical references. "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'"--Provided by publisher.

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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 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. Then 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! But could one person's voice make a difference Could Opal bring about national recognition of Juneteenth Follow Opal Lee as she fights to improve the future by honoring the past. 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 the difficulty experienced along the way Featuring the illustrations of New York Times bestselling illustrator Keturah A. Bobo (I am Enough), Opal Lee and What It Means to Be Free by Alice Faye Duncan celebrates the life and legacy of a modern-day Black leader while sharing a message of hope, unity, joy, and strength.

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Booklist starred (September 15, 2021 (Vol. 118, No. 2)) (228 words; 1,348 chars)
Publishers Weekly (November 29, 2021) (191 words; 1,265 chars)
School Library Journal (March 1, 2022) (206 words; 1,338 chars)

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