{"title":"Alice Faye Duncan","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our collection featuring the inspiring works of \u003cem\u003eAlice Faye Duncan\u003c\/em\u003e, a celebrated author known for her engaging and educational children’s books. With a focus on historical themes, Duncan artfully crafts stories that resonate with young readers while highlighting important cultural and historical narratives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of her standout books, \u003cem\u003eOpal Lee and What It Means to Be Free\u003c\/em\u003e, is a captivating tale that introduces children to the significance of Juneteenth through the eyes of Opal Lee, often considered the \"Grandmother of Juneteenth.\" Through beautiful storytelling and vibrant illustrations, Duncan invites young readers to explore themes of freedom, resilience, and community.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAlice Faye Duncan's books are perfect for sparking meaningful conversations and expanding children's understanding of the world and its diverse history. Ideal for both educational settings and home collections, her works provide not only entertainment but also valuable lessons that remain with young readers long after the last page is turned.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"opal-lee-and-what-it-means-to-be-free-by-alice-faye-duncan-9781400231256","title":"Opal Lee and What It Means to Be Free","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBooklist starred review\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlack activist Opal Lee had a vision of Juneteenth as a holiday for everyone. This true story celebrates Black joy and inspires children to see their dreams blossom. Growing up in Texas, Opal knew the history of Juneteenth, but she soon discovered that many Americans had never heard of the holiday. Join Opal on her historic journey to recognise and celebrate \"freedom for all.\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEvery year, Opal looked forward to the Juneteenth picnic—a drumming, dancing, delicious party. She knew from Granddaddy Zak's stories that Juneteenth celebrated the day the freedom news of President Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation finally sailed into Texas in 1865—over two years after the president had declared it! But Opal didn't always see freedom in her Texas town. Then one Juneteenth day when Opal was twelve years old, an angry crowd burned down her brand-new home. This wasn't freedom \u003cem\u003eat all\u003c\/em\u003e. She had to do something! But could one person’s voice make a difference? Could Opal bring about national recognition of Juneteenth? Follow Opal Lee as she fights to improve the future by honouring the past.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThrough the story of Opal Lee's determination and persistence, children ages 4 to 8 will learn:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eall people are created equal\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ethe power of bravery and using your voice for change\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ethe history of Juneteenth, or Freedom Day, and what it means today\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eno one is free unless everyone is free\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003efighting for a dream is worth the difficulty experienced along the way\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFeaturing the illustrations of \u003cem\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/em\u003e bestselling illustrator Keturah A. Bobo (\u003cem\u003eI am Enough\u003c\/em\u003e), \u003cem\u003eOpal Lee and What It Means to Be Free\u003c\/em\u003e by Alice Faye Duncan celebrates the life and legacy of a modern-day Black leader while sharing a message of hope, unity, joy, and strength.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46550350856428,"sku":"9781400231256","price":29.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/14680623482686.jpg?v=1749974768"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/alice-faye-duncan.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}