Descriptions, Reviews, etc.
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.'
Brief description:
Alice Faye Duncan is the author of several award-winning books including Memphis, Martin, and the Mountaintop; Evicted!; and Yellow Dog Blues. Raised by parents who were both schoolteachers and devoted Bible readers, she inherited a passion for learning, teaching, and exploring Scripture. Her parents were unforgettable examples of dignity, grace, and kindness. In them, she witnessed the light of God's love.
Alice was born and raised in Memphis, Tennessee, a city famous for music, vibrant worship traditions, and resolute resilience. The history, people, and sounds in the city serve her a never-ending well of inspiration. Alice likes to say, "God is my Creator. But I am Memphis-made." Learn more about the writer and her books at AliceFayeDuncan.com.
Review Quotes: Entertaining, informative, inspiring, beautifully illustrated and thoroughly 'kid friendly' in presentation, 'Opal Lee and What It Means to Be Free' is unequivocally and unreservedly recommended as a high priority addition to family, daycare center, preschool, elementary school, and community library Black History, American Biography, and Holiday Themed picture book collections.--Midwest Book Review
