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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.

Duncan, Alice Faye, (author.). Bobo, Keturah A., (illustrator.).

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.""-- Provided by publisher.
"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"-- Provided by publisher.

Record details

  • ISBN: 9781400231256
  • ISBN: 1400231256
  • Physical Description: 32 unnumbered pages : color illustrations ; 28 cm
  • Publisher: Nashville, Tennessee : Tommy Nelson, an imprint of Thomas Nelson, [2022]

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:
Includes bibliographical references.
Target Audience Note:
Ages 4-8. Thomas Nelson.
Subject: Lee, Opal, 1926-
Juneteenth > Juvenile literature.
African American women civil rights workers > Texas > Juvenile literature.
African Americans > Anniversaries, etc. > Juvenile literature.
Slaves > Emancipation > Texas > Juvenile literature.
African Americans > Social life and customs > Juvenile literature.
African Americans > Texas > History > Juvenile literature.
African Americans > Biography > Juvenile literature.
Genre: Biographies.
Creative nonfiction.
Picture books.

Available copies

  • 30 of 30 copies available at SPARK Libraries.

Holds

  • 0 current holds with 30 total copies.
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Abington Community Library JUV 323 DUNCAN (Text) 50687011775411 Juv Nonfiction Available -
Alexander Hamilton Memorial Free Library J 323.092 DUN (Text) 37268003119146 AHMFL Holiday Available -
Blossburg Memorial Library JNF 323.092 DUN (Text) 30063000287492 Juvenile Nonfiction Available -
Boyertown Community Library J 323.092 DUN (Text) 33249024846994 Children's Non-fiction Available -
Carbondale Public Library JUV 323 DUNCAN (Text) 50688010819333 Juv Nonfiction Available -
Collinsville Community Library Kids 323.09 DUN Nonfiction (Text) 34259000498131 Childrens Area New Available -
DuBois Public Library J 323.092 DUNCAN (Text) 61000100075189 Juvenile NonFiction Available -
Exeter Community Library J 323.092 DUN (Text) 33249025322581 Children's Non-fiction Available -
Indian Valley Public Library Juv Biography Lee (Text) 39427103632816 Story Hour Room: Juvenile Biography Available -
Kutztown Community Library J 323.092 DUN (Text) 33249024643755 Children's Non-fiction Available -


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