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A day for rememberin' : inspired by the true events of the first Memorial Day Cover Image Book Book

A day for rememberin' : inspired by the true events of the first Memorial Day / written by Leah Henderson ; illustrated by Floyd Cooper.

Henderson, Leah, (author.). Cooper, Floyd, (illustrator.).

Summary:

In Charleston, South Carolina, in 1865, ten-year-old Eli and other newly freed slaves gather to honor the memory of fallen Union soldiers, an event considered to be one of the first celebrations of what is now called Memorial Day. Includes author's note.

Item details

  • ISBN: 9781419736308
  • ISBN: 1419736302
  • Physical Description: 40 unnumbered pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 29 cm
  • Publisher: New York : Abrams Books for Young Readers, 2021.

Contents / Notes

Bibliography, etc. Note:
Includes bibliographical references (page [39]).
Target Audience Note:
Ages 6 to 9. Abrams Books for Young Readers.

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