Emancipation Proclamation: Lincoln and the Dawn of Liberty (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781419703904)

Published on the anniversary of when President Abraham Lincoln's order went into effect, this book offers readers a unique look at the events that led to the Emancipation Proclamation. Filled with little-known facts and fascinating details, it includes excerpts from historical sources, archival images, and new research that debunks myths about the Emancipation Proclamation and its causes. Complete with a timeline, glossary, and bibliography, Emancipation Proclamation is an engrossing new historical resource from award-winning children's book author Tonya Bolden.

Praise for Emancipation Proclamation:
FOUR STARRED REVIEWS
"A convincing, handsomely produced argument..."
--Kirkus Reviews, starred review

"Bolden makes excellent use of primary sources; the pages are filled with archival photos, engravings, letters, posters, maps, newspaper articles, and other period documents. Detailed captions and a glossary interpret them for today's readers."
--School Library Journal, starred review

"The language soars, powerfully communicating not just the facts about the Emancipation Proclamation but its meaning for those who cared most passionately."
--Booklist, starred review

"Bolden tackles these questions in a richly illustrated overview of the lead-up to the Proclamation, organizing and reiterating information already familiar to many middle-schoolers, while introducing material that will probably be eye-opening to students who have taken their textbook's version of history at face value."
--The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books, starred review

Award
School Library Journal Best Book of 2013
Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books Blue Ribbons List 2013
Notable Children's Books from ALSC 2014
2014 Carter G.Woodson Middle Level Book Award


Author: Tonya Bolden
ISBN-10: 1419703900
ISBN-13: 9781419703904
Publisher: Harry N. Abrams
Language: English
Published: 01/01/2013
Pages: 128
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.90lbs
Size: 10.10h x 8.90w x 0.70d

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 8.9
Point Value: 3
Interest Level: Middle Grade Plus
Quiz #/Name: 156124 / Emancipation Proclamation: Lincoln and the Dawn of Liberty


Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Reviews 12/01/2012
School Library Journal 01/01/2013 pg. 130
Booklist 02/01/2013 pg. 56
Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 02/01/2013 pg. 285 - Book Of Special Distinction
Horn Book Magazine 07/01/2013 pg. 153
Kirkus Best Middle Grade Books 11/15/2013 pg. 71
SLJ's Best Books 12/01/2013 pg. 33
Booklist Ed Choice Youth 01/01/2014 pg. 13
Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2013 pg. 200 - Superior,Well Above Average

About the Author
Tonya Bolden has written numerous award-winning books for kids, including Tell All the Children Our Story, a School Library Journal Best Book of the Year, and Maritcha, a Coretta Scott King Honor Book and winner of a James Madison Book Award. She lives in New York City.