A Day for Rememberin': Inspired by the True Events of the First Memorial Day black voices Annabel Steadman

Annabel Steadman

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A Day for Rememberin': Inspired by the True Events of the First Memorial Day black voices Annabel SteadmanLeah Henderson's picture book A Day for Rememberin' is 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