Free at Last
A Juneteenth Poem
by Sojourner Kincaid Rolle
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Pub Date May 24 2022 | Archive Date May 18 2022
Union Square & Co. | Union Square Kids
Description
This lyrical celebration of Juneteenth, deeply rooted in Black American history, spans centuries and reverberates loudly and proudly today.
After 300 years of forced bondage;
hands bound, descendants of Africa
picked up their souls—all that they owned—
leaving shackles where they fell on the ground,
headed for the nearest resting place to be found.
Deeply emotional, evocative free verse by poet and activist Sojourner Kincaid Rolle traces the solemnity and celebration of Juneteenth from its 1865 origins in Galveston, Texas to contemporary observances all over the United States. This is an ode to the strength of Black Americans and a call to remember and honor a holiday whose importance reverberates far beyond the borders of Texas.
After 300 years of forced bondage;
hands bound, descendants of Africa
picked up their souls—all that they owned—
leaving shackles where they fell on the ground,
headed for the nearest resting place to be found.
Deeply emotional, evocative free verse by poet and activist Sojourner Kincaid Rolle traces the solemnity and celebration of Juneteenth from its 1865 origins in Galveston, Texas to contemporary observances all over the United States. This is an ode to the strength of Black Americans and a call to remember and honor a holiday whose importance reverberates far beyond the borders of Texas.
Marketing Plan
Marketing & Publicity:
• National print and online publicity timed with Juneteenth
• ARCs and review copy distribution to children’s book reviewers
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• Illustrator Alex Bostic speaking on “Visualizing the Text” panel at School Library Journal’s Day of Dialog (October 2021)
• Featured title at national library & educator conferences
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• Downloadable Teacher’s Guide
• Trade advertising
• Review copy mailing to top 50 public libraries
• ABA Indie Box Mailing
• Featured title in monthly library newsletter
Available Editions
| EDITION | Other Format |
| ISBN | 9781454943747 |
| PRICE | $17.99 (USD) |
| PAGES | 32 |
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