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Picture Book · Ages 5–9 · 2013 · Est. 3 min read-aloud
All Different Now
Written by Angela Johnson · Illustrated by E.B. Lewis
A little girl witnesses the first Juneteenth, marking freedom's arrival.
40 pages· 280 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud
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Bookroo's summary
In 'All Different Now,' a young girl experiences the first Juneteenth, the day freedom reached the last enslaved people in the South. As dawn breaks, her world transforms, capturing a pivotal moment in history. This beautifully illustrated tale invites readers to reflect on the significance of June 19, now celebrated as African American Emancipation Day. What does freedom truly mean, and how does it change lives? Discover the joy and hope of a new beginning through her eyes, as the story unfolds with vibrant imagery and heartfelt storytelling.
From the publisher
Experience the joy of Juneteenth in this celebration of freedom from the award-winning team of Angela Johnson and E.B. Lewis.
Through the eyes of one little girl, All Different Now tells the story of the first Juneteenth, the day freedom finally came to the last of the slaves in the South. Since then, the observance of June 19 as African American Emancipation Day has spread across the United States and beyond. This stunning picture book includes notes from the author and illustrator, a timeline of important dates, and a glossary of relevant terms.
Told in Angela Johnson’s signature melodic style and brought to life by E.B. Lewis’s striking paintings, All Different Now is a joyous portrait of the dawn breaking on the darkest time in our nation’s history.
At a glance
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 40
- Words
- 280
- Reading age
- 5–9
- Audience
- Picture
- Lexile
- AD830L
What readers & critics say
Reviews
6.1
out of 7
6.5
“Poetic narrative and stirring illustrations commemorate and educate about Juneteenth.”
The Goodfather
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 3.1
- F&P level
- ~T
- AR points
- 0.5
- AR interest level
- LG
- AR quiz
- 166424
Publication
- Published
- May 6, 2014
- First published
- June 1, 2013
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Picture Book
- Text details
- The text of this book is set in Diotima LT Std.
- Illustration details
- The illustrations for this book are rendered in watercolor on 300-pound Arches cold press paper.
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9780689873768
- LCCN
- 2011038273
- OCLC
- 1110603991
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