Opal Lee and what it means to be free : the true story of the grandmother of Juneteenth
(Book)
Author
Contributors
Bobo, Keturah A., illustrator.
Published
Nashville, Tennessee : Thomas Nelson, [2021].
Format
Book
ISBN
9781400231256, 1400231256
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 29 cm.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.3 - AR Pts: 1
Status
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Copies
| Location | Call Number | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Blanchard Community Library - Children's Non-Fiction - Biography | 323.092 LEE | On Shelf |
| Santa Maria Public Library - Children's Non-Fiction | j 323.092 DUNCAN 2021 | On Shelf |
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Published
Nashville, Tennessee : Thomas Nelson, [2021].
Language
English
ISBN
9781400231256, 1400231256
Accelerated Reader
LG
Level 4.3, 1 Points
Level 4.3, 1 Points
Notes
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references.
Description
"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.
Description
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.
Target Audience
Ages 4-8,Thomas Nelson
Subjects
LC Subjects
African American women civil rights workers -- Texas -- Juvenile literature.
African Americans -- Social life and customs -- Juvenile literature.
African Americans -- Texas -- History -- Juvenile literature.
Juneteenth -- Juvenile literature.
Lee, Opal, -- 1926-
Slaves -- Emancipation -- Texas -- Juvenile literature.
African Americans -- Social life and customs -- Juvenile literature.
African Americans -- Texas -- History -- Juvenile literature.
Juneteenth -- Juvenile literature.
Lee, Opal, -- 1926-
Slaves -- Emancipation -- Texas -- Juvenile literature.
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Citations
APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Duncan, A. F., & Bobo, K. A. (2021). Opal Lee and what it means to be free: the true story of the grandmother of Juneteenth . Thomas Nelson.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Duncan, Alice Faye and Keturah A., Bobo. 2021. Opal Lee and What It Means to Be Free: The True Story of the Grandmother of Juneteenth. Thomas Nelson.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Duncan, Alice Faye and Keturah A., Bobo. Opal Lee and What It Means to Be Free: The True Story of the Grandmother of Juneteenth Thomas Nelson, 2021.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Duncan, Alice Faye,, and Keturah A. Bobo. Opal Lee and What It Means to Be Free: The True Story of the Grandmother of Juneteenth Thomas Nelson, 2021.
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