{"product_id":"first-freedom-the-story-of-opal-lee-and-juneteenth-9781549307911","title":"First Freedom: The Story of Opal Lee and Juneteenth","description":"\u003cb\u003eThe incredible journey of activist Opal Lee--known as the Grandmother of Juneteenth--is brought to life in this biographical graphic novel that not only explores Opal's remarkable path, but the history of the holiday of Juneteenth itself.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFrom the 1860s to Ms. Opal's childhood home, from her years as a teacher to the White House, \u003ci\u003eFirst Freedom: The Story of Opal Lee and Juneteenth\u003c\/i\u003e seeks to give readers an insight into the history behind one of the central figures in the creation of America's newest federal holiday, Juneteenth. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Born in 1926, Opal Lee grew up in a racially divided America and dedicated her life to overcoming the obstacles presented therein. A lifelong educator, Ms. Opal has been a community activist all her life, and would take on the movement to celebrate and commemorate Juneteenth not just as a holiday, but as a symbol of comprehensive freedom for all people. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Ms. Opal's life personifies the fight for everyday freedom that leads to lasting change. As the Grandmother of Juneteenth says, \"There is so much more to do.\" \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Written by acclaimed journalist, producer, and author Angélique Roché (\u003ci\u003eMy Super Hero is Black\u003c\/i\u003e) and drawn by a trio of talented artists--including Alvin Epps (\u003ci\u003eI Survived Hurricane Katrina, 2005: A Graphic Novel)\u003c\/i\u003e, Bex Glendining (the upcoming \u003ci\u003eIndigo Port\u003c\/i\u003e), and rising star Millicent Monroe--\u003ci\u003eThe First Freedom: The Story of Opal Lee and Juneteenth\u003c\/i\u003e promises to illuminate the life of a singular woman and the history of a momentous holiday, with additional back matter providing more insights into Juneteenth's history and the making of this graphic novel tribute.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Angélique Roché\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Oni Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 02\/10\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 208\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.28lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.25h x 6.38w x 0.77d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781549307911","brand":"Oni Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45229593690249,"sku":"9781549307911","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0636\/9240\/6921\/files\/img_267a7bc4-6ace-4e41-8cbd-05ad076eba86.jpg?v=1770111962","url":"https:\/\/sonsanddaughtersbooks.com\/products\/first-freedom-the-story-of-opal-lee-and-juneteenth-9781549307911","provider":"Sons and Daughters Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}