Bibliograph

A day for rememberin', inspired by the true events of the first Memorial Day, written by Leah Henderson ; illustrated by Floyd Cooper

Type

Label

A day for rememberin', inspired by the true events of the first Memorial Day, written by Leah Henderson ; illustrated by Floyd Cooper

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

no index present

Intended audience

Ages 6 to 9, Abrams Books for Young Readers

Literary Form

fiction

Main title

A day for rememberin'

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

1176315264

Responsibility statement

written by Leah Henderson ; illustrated by Floyd Cooper

Sub title

inspired by the true events of the first Memorial Day

Summary

In Charleston, South Carolina, in 1865, ten-year-old Eli and other newly freed slaves gather to honor the memory of fallen Union soldiers, an event considered to be one of the first celebrations of what is now called Memorial Day. Includes author's note

Target audience

primary

resource.variantTitle

Day for remembering

Classification

Contributor