Bibliograph

A day for rememberin', the first Memorial Day, by Leah Henderson ; illustrated by Floyd Cooper

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A day for rememberin', the first Memorial Day, by Leah Henderson ; illustrated by Floyd Cooper

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references

Index

no index present

Intended audience

Ages 6 to 9, Abrams Books for Young Readers

Literary Form

fiction

Main title

A day for rememberin'

Nature of contents

dictionariesbibliography

Responsibility statement

by Leah Henderson ; illustrated by Floyd Cooper

Sub title

the first Memorial Day

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

Target audience

primary

resource.variantTitle

Day for rememberingA Day for Rememberin': Inspired by the True Events of the First Memorial Day

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