This lyrical celebration of Juneteenth, deeply rooted in Black American history, spans centuries and reverberates loudly and proudly today.After 300 years of forced bondage;hands bound, descendants of Africapicked up their souls-all that they owned-leaving shackles where they fell on the ground,headed for the nearest resting place to be found. Deeply emotional, evocative free verse by poet and activist Sojourner Kincaid Rolle traces the solemnity and celebration of Juneteenth from its 1865 origins in Galveston, Texas to contemporary observances all over the United States.
This is an ode to the strength of Black Americans and a call to remember and honor a holiday whose importance reverberates far beyond the borders of Texas.
| ISBN: | 9781454943747 |
| Publication date: | 24th May 2022 |
| Author: | Sojourner Kincaid Rolle |
| Illustrator: | Alex Bostic |
| Publisher: | Union Square Kids an imprint of Little, Brown |
| Format: | Hardback |
| Pagination: | 32 pages |
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People / Places Children’s / Teenage general interest: Celebrations, holidays, festivals and special events History |
This lyrical celebration of Juneteenth, deeply rooted in Black American history, spans centuries and reverberates loudly and proudly today.After 300 years of forced bondage;hands bound, descendants of Africapicked up their souls-all that they owned-leaving shackles where they fell on the ground,headed for the nearest resting place to be found. Deeply emotional, evocative free verse by poet and activist Sojourner Kincaid Rolle traces the solemnity and celebration of Juneteenth from its 1865 origins in Galveston, Texas to contemporary observances all over the United States.
Free at Last features in the following genres: People / Places, Children’s / Teenage general interest: Celebrations, holidays, festivals and special events, History
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Free at Last was written by Sojourner Kincaid Rolle and published by Union Square Kids an imprint of Little, Brown
Free at Last has 32 pages