Melena's Jubilee: The Story of a Fresh Start

By Zetta Elliott

Book Overview

Forgive and be forgiven. It sounds so appealing--why doesn't it happen every day? Finding herself forgiven on a rain-scrubbed morning after a difficult day, Melena seizes her fresh start and shares the song in her heart with her family and friends. It's a day of new beginnings. It's Melena's jubilee.

This story introduces children to the concept of jubilee, which stresses the important principles of debt relief, generosity, and forgiveness. Aaron Boyd's mixed-media illustrations are as bright and vivid as a sun-washed day.

"I write predominantly about Black children because I grew up believing I was invisible in the real world, and it hurt just as much to discover that I was also invisible in the realm of the imaginary. I write the books I wish I had had as a child."--Zetta Elliott

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0884485609
• ISBN13: 9780884485605
• Release Date: May 2021
• Publisher: Tilbury House Publishers
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 8.9" x 9.8"
• Age Range: 7 to 10 years
• Grade Range: Grades 2 to 5