Opal Lee and What It Means to Be Free: The True Story of the Grandmother of Juneteenth: The True Story of the Grandmother of Juneteenth SW Wool Then in March 1944 -

Then in March 1944 - like an omen - Vesuvius erupted

and countless workers without whom our knitting needles would be empty

Set over the course of one December in the same village as Williams' beloved This Is Happiness

but even she can't dismiss the possibility

Opal Lee and What It Means to Be Free: The True Story of the Grandmother of Juneteenth: The True Story of the Grandmother of Juneteenth SW Wool Then in March 1944 -Booklist starred review Black activist Opal Lee had a vision of Juneteenth as a holiday for everyone. This true story celebrates Black joy and inspires children to see their dreams blossom. Growing up in Texas, Opal knew the history of Juneteenth, but she soon discovered that many Americans had never heard of the holiday. Join Opal on her historic journey to recognize and celebrate "freedom for all." Every year, Opal looked forward to the Juneteenth