![]() ![]() ![]() *"Juneteenth.is a day of celebration for many African Americans. Using a lovely, muted palette, Lewis's expressive watercolors convey the impact of the news of freedom, dramatically contrasting the slaves' lives before and after."-Publishers Weekly, Starred Review Johnson's graceful poem is narrated by a girl who heads to the cotton fields one June morning with her family and other slaves, unaware "that soon, / it would all be different.". *"This elegant collaboration by the creators of Lily Brown's Paintings tells of the day that slaves on a Texas plantation learn they are free. Johnson's attached verse enables younger readers to see the momentous nature of this date.a worthy addition to any collection on the topic."-Booklist "Rich, subdued watercolors convey the celebrations with dignity and awe. *"The richness of this book's words and images will inspire readers to learn more about this holiday that never should have been necessary.but was."-Kirkus Reviews "Kirkus Reviews, Starred Review " ![]()
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