A moving tribute to the little-known history behind the first
Memorial Day, illustrated by Coretta Scott King Award winner Floyd
Cooper Today is a special day. Eli knows it's important if he's
allowed to miss one second of school, his "hard-earned right."
Inspired by true events and told through the eyes of a young boy,
this is the deeply moving story about what is regarded as the first
Memorial Day on May 1, 1865. Eli dresses up in his best clothes,
Mama gathers the mayflowers, Papa straightens his hat, and together
they join the crowds filling the streets of Charleston, South
Carolina, with bouquets, crosses, and wreaths. Abolitionists,
missionaries, teachers, military officers, and a sea of faces
Black, Brown, and White, they march as one and sing for all those
who gave their lives fighting for freedom during the Civil War.
With poignant prose and celebratory, powerful illustrations, A Day
for Rememberin' shines light on the little-known history of this
important holiday and reminds us never to forget the people who put
their lives on the line for their country. The book is illustrated
by award-winning illustrator Floyd Cooper and includes archival
photos in the back matter, as well as an author's note,
bibliography, timeline, and index.
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