Come Juneteenth
By Ann Rinaldi
(Harcourt Children's Books, Hardcover, 9780152059477, 256pp.)
Publication Date: May 2007
Other Editions of This Title: Google eBook, Paperback
Categories: Historical - United States - 19th Century, People & Places - United States - African-American
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Sis Goose is a beloved member of Luli's family, despite the fact that she was born a slave. But the family is harboring a terrible secret. And when Union soldiers arrive on their Texas plantation to announce that slaves have been declared free for nearly two years, Sis Goose is horrified to learn that the people she called family have lied to her for so long. She runs away--but her newly found freedom has tragic consequences. How could the state of Texas keep the news of the Emancipation Proclamation from reaching slaves? In this riveting Great Episodes historical drama, Ann Rinaldi sheds light on the events that led to the creation of Juneteenth, a celebration of freedom that continues today.Includes an author's note.
ANN RINALDI is an award-winning author best known for her ability to bring history vividly to life. She lives in central New Jersey.
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