A Day for Rememberin': Inspired by the True Events of the First Memorial Day by Henderson, Leah
A Day for Rememberin': Inspired by the True Events of the First Memorial Day by Henderson, Leah

A Day for Rememberin': Inspired by the True Events of the First Memorial Day

A moving tribute to the little-known history behind the first Memorial Day, illustrated by Coretta Scott King...
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Author: Leah Henderson
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Language: English
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A Day for Rememberin': Inspired by the True Events of the First Memorial Day by Henderson, Leah

A Day for Rememberin': Inspired by the True Events of the First Memorial Day

$43.00
A Day for Rememberin': Inspired by the True Events of the First Memorial Day by Henderson, Leah

A Day for Rememberin': Inspired by the True Events of the First Memorial Day

$43.00
Author: Leah Henderson
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Description
A moving tribute to the little-known history behind the first Memorial Day, illustrated by Coretta Scott King Award winner Floyd Cooper

Today is a special day. Eli knows it's important if he's allowed to miss one second of school, his "hard-earned right."
Inspired by true events and told through the eyes of a young boy, this is the deeply moving story about what is regarded as the first Memorial Day on May 1, 1865. Eli dresses up in his best clothes, Mama gathers the mayflowers, Papa straightens his hat, and together they join the crowds filling the streets of Charleston, South Carolina, with bouquets, crosses, and wreaths. Abolitionists, missionaries, teachers, military officers, and a sea of faces Black, Brown, and White, they march as one and sing for all those who gave their lives fighting for freedom during the Civil War.
With poignant prose and celebratory, powerful illustrations, A Day for Rememberin' shines light on the little-known history of this important holiday and reminds us never to forget the people who put their lives on the line for their country. The book is illustrated by award-winning illustrator Floyd Cooper and includes archival photos in the back matter, as well as an author's note, bibliography, timeline, and index.


Author: Leah Henderson
Publisher: Harry N. Abrams
Published: 05/11/2021
Pages: 48
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 1.15lbs
Size: 11.10h x 9.30w x 0.50d
ISBN: 9781419736308
Audience: Ages 4-8

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 4.8
Point Value: 0.5
Interest Level: Middle Grade
Quiz #/Name: 513923 / Day for Rememberin': The First Memorial Day


Review Citation(s):
Publishers Weekly 03/29/2021
Kirkus Reviews 04/15/2021
Booklist 04/15/2021 pg. 47
School Library Journal 05/28/2021 pg. 1
Horn Book Magazine 07/01/2021 pg. 82

About the Author
Leah Henderson writes for young readers of all ages, and her books have been named a Children's Africana Book Awards Notable and a Bank Street Best Book. Leah holds an MFA in writing and is on the faculty of Spalding University's graduate writing program. She resides in Washington, D.C. Floyd Cooper has received a Coretta Scott King Award and three Coretta Scott King Honors for his illustrations. Mr. Cooper received a degree in fine arts from the University of Oklahoma. He lives in Easton, Pennsylvania, with his wife and children.

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