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

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

by Alice Faye Duncan
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Availability:In StockContributor:Alice Faye Duncan, Keturah A. Bobo (Illustrator)Audience:Ages 4-8Publish date:2022-01-11Pages:32
Language:EnglishPublisher:Tommy NelsonISBN-13:9781400231256ISBN-10:1400231256UPC:9781400231256Book Category:Juvenile NonfictionBook Subcategory:Biography & Autobiography, People & Places, Holidays & CelebrationsBook Topic:Social Activists, United States, Patriotic HolidaysSize:11.30 x 9.20 x 0.50 inchesWeight:1.0803Product ID:SC37M8RRZF

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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...

Language:EnglishPublisher:Tommy NelsonISBN-13:9781400231256ISBN-10:1400231256UPC:9781400231256Book Category:Juvenile NonfictionBook Subcategory:Biography & Autobiography, People & Places, Holidays & CelebrationsBook Topic:Social Activists, United States, Patriotic HolidaysSize:11.30 x 9.20 x 0.50 inchesWeight:1.0803Product ID:SC37M8RRZF
Duncan, Alice Faye: -

Alice Faye Duncan is a National Board Certified Teacher, who writes for young learners. Memory is her motivation. She writes to help children remember important moments from African American history. Her books are celebrated for vivid imagery and lyrical texts that sound like music. Alice's most popular titles include A Song for Gwendolyn Brooks; Just Like a Mama; Honey Baby...

Publisher: Tommy Nelson

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Alice Faye Duncan, Keturah A. Bobo (Illustrator)

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Alice Faye Duncan

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