Opal Lee and What It Means to Be Free: The True Story of the Grandmother of Juneteenth

Author: Alice Faye Duncan

Illustrator: Keturah A Bobo

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.'

Suggested Ages: 4 to 8.