{"product_id":"9781400231256_opal-lee-and-what-it-means-to-be-free","title":"Opal Lee and What It Means to Be Free","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBooklist starred review\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlack 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 all.\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEvery 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'' 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 \u003cem\u003eat all\u003c\/em\u003e. She had to do something! But could one person's voice make a difference? Could Opal bring about national recognition of Juneteenth? Follow Opal Lee as she fights to improve the future by honoring the past.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChildren ages 4 to 8 will read about: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAn Inspiring True Story: \u003c\/strong\u003e Learn from Opal Lee's determination and persistence, and how they can stand up and make change happen.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHistorical Significance: \u003c\/strong\u003eTeaches children about Juneteenth, or Freedom Day, the day in 1865 when news of the Emancipation Proclamation finally reached Texas, over two years late, and what it means today.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLessons in Courage and Bravery: \u003c\/strong\u003e Highlighting Opal's ability to overcome her fear, even after her family's home was burned down, showing how one voice can spark change.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEmpowering Themes of Equality: \u003c\/strong\u003e Showing children that all people are created equal and that no one is free unless everyone is free.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eFeaturing the illustrations of \u003cem\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/em\u003e bestselling illustrator Keturah A. Bobo (\u003cem\u003eI am Enough\u003c\/em\u003e), \u003cem\u003e Opal Lee and What It Means to Be Free\u003c\/em\u003e by Alice Faye Duncan celebrates the life and legacy of a modern-day Black leader while sharing a message of hope, unity, joy, and strength.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Alice Faye Duncan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40701149839409,"sku":"9781400231256","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0571\/9926\/3793\/files\/9781400231256.jpg?v=1780471091","url":"https:\/\/bakerbookhouse.com\/products\/9781400231256_opal-lee-and-what-it-means-to-be-free","provider":"Baker Book House ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}