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Opal Lee and what it means to be free : the true story of the grandmother of Juneteenth Cover Image Book Book

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.

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 (page 31).
Target Audience Note:
Ages 4-8. Thomas Nelson.

Search for related items by subject

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.

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  • 9 of 9 copies available at Sage Library System. (Show)
  • 1 of 1 copy available at Columbia Gorge Community College. (Show)
  • 1 of 1 copy available at Columbia Gorge Community College Library.

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