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Alice Faye Duncan
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Tommy Nelson
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January 2022
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Alice Faye Duncan
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Hardback
Publisher
Tommy Nelson
Published
January 2022
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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:
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.
Author
Alice Faye Duncan
Book Format
Hardback
Publisher
Tommy Nelson
Published
January 2022
Weight
489g
Dimensions
236 x 282 x 10 mm
ISBN
9781400231256
ISBN-10
1400231256
Eden Code
5553745
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Author/Creator: Alice Faye Duncan
ISBN: 9781400231256
Publisher: Tommy Nelson
Release Date: January 2022
Weight: 489g
Dimensions: 236 x 282 x 10 mm
Eden Code: 5553745