The Night Before Freedom: A Juneteenth Story

by Glenda Armand

Book Overview

This moving picture book tells the story of Juneteenth with all the care and reverence such a holiday deserves. The rhyming text and stunning illustrations will teach children about this historic day in history.

'Twas the night before freedom, and all through the South,
long-whispered rumors had, spread word of mouth.
"It's coming! It's coming!" I heard people say.
"Emancipation is coming our way."...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0593567463
• ISBN13: 9780593567463
• Release Date: May 2023
• Publisher: Crown Books for Young Readers
• Length: 40 Pages
• Weight: 1.00 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 9.2" x 11.1"
• Age Range: 4 to 8 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 3