Opal Lee and what it means to be free : the true story of the grandmother of Juneteenth
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Author
Contributors
Bobo, Keturah A., illustrator.
Published
Nashville, Tennessee : Tommy Nelson, an imprint of Thomas Nelson, [2021].
Format
Book
ISBN
9781400231256, 1400231256 :
Status
White Plains Public Library - Juvenile Holiday
J BIOGRAPHY LEE, OPAL
2 available
J BIOGRAPHY LEE, OPAL
2 available
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Location | Call Number | Status |
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White Plains Public Library - Juvenile Holiday | J BIOGRAPHY LEE, OPAL | Available |
White Plains Public Library - Juvenile Holiday | J BIOGRAPHY LEE, OPAL | Available |
Location | Call Number | Status |
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Ardsley Public Library - Juvenile Biography | J B LEE | Checked Out |
Bedford Hills Free Library - Juvenile Biography | J B LEE | Available |
Bronxville Public Library - Juvenile Biography | J BIO LEE | Available |
Chappaqua Library - Juvenile Biography | J B LEE | Available |
Dobbs Ferry Public Library - Juvenile Biography | J BIO LEE | Available |
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LC Subjects
African American women civil rights workers -- Juvenile literature.
African American women civil rights workers -- Texas -- Juvenile literature.
African Americans -- Anniversaries, etc. -- Juvenile literature.
African Americans -- Anniversaries, etc. -- Juvenile literature.
African Americans -- History -- Juvenile literature.
African Americans -- Social life and customs -- Juvenile literature.
African Americans -- Social life and customs -- Juvenile literature.
African Americans -- Texas -- History -- Juvenile literature.
Juneteenth -- Juvenile literature.
Juneteenth -- Juvenile literature.
Lee, Opal, -- 1926- -- Juvenile literature.
Slaves -- Emancipation -- Juvenile literature.
Slaves -- Emancipation -- Texas -- Juvenile literature.
African American women civil rights workers -- Texas -- Juvenile literature.
African Americans -- Anniversaries, etc. -- Juvenile literature.
African Americans -- Anniversaries, etc. -- Juvenile literature.
African Americans -- History -- Juvenile literature.
African Americans -- Social life and customs -- Juvenile literature.
African Americans -- Social life and customs -- Juvenile literature.
African Americans -- Texas -- History -- Juvenile literature.
Juneteenth -- Juvenile literature.
Juneteenth -- Juvenile literature.
Lee, Opal, -- 1926- -- Juvenile literature.
Slaves -- Emancipation -- Juvenile literature.
Slaves -- Emancipation -- Texas -- Juvenile literature.
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Published
Nashville, Tennessee : Tommy Nelson, an imprint of Thomas Nelson, [2021].
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations cm
Language
English
ISBN
9781400231256, 1400231256 :
Accelerated Reader
LG
Level 4.3, 1 Points
Level 4.3, 1 Points
Lexile code
AD
Lexile measure
880
Notes
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references.
Citation/References
Booklist,,September 15, 2021
Citation/References
Publishers Weekly,,November 29, 2021
Citation/References
Booklist Starred Reviews
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
"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. 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! 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 equalthe power of bravery and using your voice for changethe history of Juneteenth, or Freedom Day, and what it means todayno one is free unless everyone is freefighting for a dream is worth every difficultyFeaturing 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.
Target Audience
Ages 4-8,Thomas Nelson
Target Audience
AD880L,Lexile
Study Program Information
Accelerated Reader,LG,4.3,0.5,0.5,517483
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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 . Tommy Nelson, an imprint of 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. Tommy Nelson, an imprint of 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 Tommy Nelson, an imprint of 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 Tommy Nelson, an imprint of Thomas Nelson, 2021.
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