Free at Last!: Stories and Songs of Emancipation
School year: Year 5, Year 6, Year 7, Year 8
No. of pages 64
Published: 2006
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"Free at Last!: Stories and Songs of Emancipation" by Doreen Rappaport is a powerful exploration of the journey to freedom for African Americans. Through poignant narratives and stirring songs, the book highlights significant events and figures from the abolitionist movement to the Civil War and beyond. Each story captures the hope, struggle, and resilience of those who fought for emancipation. Rich illustrations accompany the text, making the historical moments come alive. Rappaport’s lyrical storytelling invites readers to experience the emotions and triumphs of a pivotal time in American history, celebrating the indomitable spirit of those who yearned for freedom. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book is aimed at children at US 4th grade-7th grade.
This book has been graded for interest at 9-12 years.
There are 64 pages in this book. This book was published in 2006 by Candlewick Press, U. S. .
Shane W. Evans is the illustrator of several children's books, including NO MORE! STORIES AND SONGS OF SLAVE RESISTANCE by Doreen Rappaport. Of FREE AT LAST!, he says, "As in NO MORE!, I was faced with the challenge of making beautiful images out of images that are not always beautiful. There are dark moments in American history - our story - that need to be told, need to be known, and very importantly, need to be seen. It has been a welcome challenge and honor to tell these stories in pictures. " Shane W. Evans is the illustrator of numerous award-winning books for children, including We March , Underground, Mixed Me! , and Chocolate Me! He lives with his family in Kansas City, Missouri, where he also runs an art and community events studio.