Melena's Jubilee

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The Story of a Fresh Start

By Zetta Elliott

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Melena's Jubilee by Zetta Elliott is a heartwarming children's book that explores themes of forgiveness and new beginnings. It follows a young girl named Melena who wakes up feeling renewed, ready to embrace a brand new day filled with endless possibilities. As she learns to let go of past mistakes, Melena embarks on a journey of self-discovery and personal growth.
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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy stories about second chances and new beginnings. It beautifully explores themes of forgiveness and gratitude, as a young girl's fresh start leads to valuable life lessons and the celebration of personal growth. Ideal for readers who appreciate meaningful tales with a heartfelt message.

Melena's Jubilee

After being sent to bed early the previous night, Melena wakes up to a new day with a song in her heart.

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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

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Melena's Jubilee by Zetta Elliott is praised for its vibrant illustrations and the uplifting message of embracing new beginnings with kindness and positivity. It follows Melena as she navigates her day with thoughtful choices, reflecting on her actions' impact. The book is noted for inspiring young readers to adopt a positive outlook and appreciate everyday moments, enriched by the context of the Day of Jubilee's significance within the African American community.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780884485605

Publisher: Tilbury House,U.S.

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 03 August 2021

Country: United States

Imprint: Tilbury House,U.S.

Illustration: Color throughout

Contributors:

Illustrated by Aaron Boyd

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 5.0mm

Width: 231.0mm

Height: 257.0mm

Weight: 145g

Pages: 32

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Children's Books Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Young Adult Zetta Elliott

About the Author

Born in Canada, Zetta Elliott (Brooklyn, NY) moved to the US in 1994 to pursue her PhD in American Studies at NYU. Her poetry has been published in several anthologies, and her plays have been staged in New York, Chicago, and Cleveland. Her essays have appeared in The Huffington Post, School Library Journal, and Publishers Weekly. She is the author of more than twenty books for young readers, including the award-winning picture book Bird. Her urban fantasy novel Ship of Souls was named a Booklist Top Ten Sci-fi/Fantasy Title for Youth. Three books published under her own imprint, Rosetta Press, have been named Best Children’s Books of the Year by the Bank Street Center for Children’s Literature. Elliott is an advocate for greater diversity and equity in publishing. Aaron Boyd is the illustrator of 25 children’s books including Luigi and the Barefoot Races, Babu’s Song, Daddy Goes to Work, and the Panda Goes to School series. His pop-up Storybook Year won a Clio Top 4 award and was inducted into the Smithsonian Rare Books collection. He has also received Children’s Africana Book, Choices Sports, Notable Children’s Book, and Hermes Creative awards, and his advertising graphics have received Addy Gold and Graphis awards.

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