{"product_id":"a-day-for-rememberin-inspired-by-the-true-events-of-the-first-memorial-day-9781419736308","title":"A Day for Rememberin': Inspired by the True Events of the First Memorial Day","description":"\u003cb\u003eA moving tribute to the little-known history behind the first Memorial Day, illustrated by Coretta Scott King Award winner Floyd Cooper\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Today is a special day. Eli knows it's important if he's allowed to miss one second of school, his \"hard-earned right.\" \u003cbr\u003e 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. \u003cbr\u003e With poignant prose and celebratory, powerful illustrations, \u003ci\u003eA Day for Rememberin'\u003c\/i\u003e 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. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Henderson, Leah\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 05\/11\/2021\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Abrams Books for Young Readers\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781419736308\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 40\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.15lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 11.10h x 9.30w x 0.50d","brand":"Leah Henderson","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39355162787915,"sku":"9781419736308","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0021\/1697\/6715\/products\/img_4ac0059c-3c81-43f4-a055-cc4562f76e3d.jpg?v=1620712867","url":"https:\/\/blackbookstore.com\/products\/a-day-for-rememberin-inspired-by-the-true-events-of-the-first-memorial-day-9781419736308","provider":"Black Bookstore","version":"1.0","type":"link"}