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
Book - 2022

"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.""--

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Duncan, Alice Faye (Author)
Other Authors: Bobo, Keturah A. (Illustrator)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Nashville, Tennessee : Tommy Nelson, an imprint of Thomas Nelson, [2022]
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