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All Different Now: Juneteenth, the First Day of Freedom Hardcover – Picture Book, May 6, 2014

by Angela Johnson (Author), E.B. Lewis (Illustrator)
4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars 337 ratings
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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.
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  1. Reading age
    5 - 9 years
  2. Print length
    40 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Grade level
    Kindergarten - 4
  5. Lexile measure
    AD830L
  6. Dimensions
    11 x 0.4 x 9 inches
  7. Publisher
    Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
  8. Publication date
    May 6, 2014
  9. ISBN-10
    068987376X
  10. ISBN-13
    978-0689873768
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Gr 3 Up—Previous picture books about Juneteenth (the holiday celebrating the day slaves were freed in Texas—two years after the rest of the country) have focused on contemporary children discovering this quirk of history. Valerie Wesley's Freedom's Gifts (S. & S., 1997) and Carole Boston Weatherford's Juneteenth Jamboree (Lee & Low, 1995) fall into that category. Johnson imagines what it would be like to be a slave one minute and a free person the next. Spare text, structured as free verse, hones in on the smell of honeysuckle and breakfast routines as the day begins, like any other. The titular phrase appears three times: first to build suspense, then to indicate the earthshaking import of the message spreading from the port, and, finally, to reflect on the consequences. Lewis paints details not mentioned. The protagonist is a girl living in the slave quarters with her siblings and mother. They are working in the cotton fields when the news arrives. Skillful watercolor renderings depict nuanced changes in lighting and focus, thereby capturing individual responses to a community's new reality—from incredulity and quiet contemplation to rapture. Occasional panels indicate passing time; the brilliant clarity of the fields at noon fades to a green-blue gauze over the revelers heading home from a late-night celebration. A time line, glossary, overview, list of websites, and notes by author and illustrator provide deeper understanding. With a narrative notable for its understated simplicity and lack of judgment, this title allows readers to draw their own conclusions. An affecting entrée to a challenging conversation.—Wendy Lukehart, District of Columbia Public Library

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On June 19, 1865, a young slave girl and her family go about their daily routine, unaware that their lives are about to change. They wake to the smell of honeysuckle before they get ready to work all day in the hot fields of Texas. Before long, word spreads even to them: “We were all / now and forever free / and things / would be / all different now.” Thus begin the celebrations that will be commemorated as Juneteenth, the day Texas slaves finally learned about their rights as freed people, a full two years after the Emancipation Proclamation. Rich, subdued watercolors convey the celebrations with dignity and awe. Each page shows the slaves as a collective people, finally seeing a brighter future within reach. Johnson’s attached verse enables younger readers to see the momentous nature of this date, while back matter appropriate for older readers provides a time line and other important factual references. A worthy addition to any collection on the topic. Grades 1-3. --Courtney Jones

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers (May 6, 2014)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 40 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 068987376X
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0689873768
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 5 - 9 years
  • Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ AD830L
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ Kindergarten - 4
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 11 x 0.4 x 9 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars 337 ratings

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Angela Johnson is the author of the Coretta Scott King Honor picture book When I Am Old with You; as well as A Sweet Smell of Roses, illustrated by Eric Velasquez; Just Like Josh Gibson, illustrated by Beth Peck; and I Dream of Trains, which was also illustrated by Loren Long. She has won three Coretta Scott King Awards, one each for her novels Heaven, Toning the Sweep, and The First Part Last. In recognition of her outstanding talent, Angela was named a 2003 MacArthur Fellow. She lives in Kent, Ohio.

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B. Wilkinson
5.0 out of 5 stars Now a federal holiday!
Reviewed in the United States on June 19, 2021
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I bought this book for the children of a neighbor to give them as a memorial of experiencing the very first celebration of this important date as a federal holiday with the legislation signed only yesterday by President Biden.
I saw my first celebration in about 1950 on my birthday. My mother and I were watching on the town square of a tiny rural town in south Alabama as a large crowd of the descendants of former slaves sang, danced, ate and drank with joy and jubilation like I had never seen. I asked my mother why they were so happy.
"Darling, they are happy because they are free!" I can't still hear that answer which made a strong, lasting impression on me as a small child of the importance of being free as only people who had known a very different existence can feel it and express it. Juneteenth has always been about that expression and I am delighted that it is now being recognized so that everyone can appreciate its significance .
The illustrations bring out the mixture of emotions felt by the families as the reality of a new life as free people was now possible and not a dream or a yearning.

Now, the celebration can be even more jubilant with a wider recognition of what it means to be free and I hope it will inspire children to continue the work of making us all cognizant of the legacy that unjustly deprives people of their freedom in a less than perfect world and to make it more just. It is still our duty to make ours a more perfect union.

I am eager to see how my young friends react to the book and what kind of impression it makes on them.
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irenegirl
5.0 out of 5 stars BEAUTIFUL...JUST BEAUTIFUL
Reviewed in the United States on June 19, 2014
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This book is simple...perfect...important. I recommend it to anyone who would like to touch - even for a moment - what that day could have been like for so many people learning that they were now free to just be. Though there are just a few words on each page, which is truly enough, combined with the stunning artwork, you will get lost in time and know that there is so much more you can learn with research and curiosity about what Juneteenth really means.

The illustrator mentions in his notes a book by Ralph Ellison - "Juneteenth" that I sadly admit I never heard of. I say sadly because this should have been something we all were required to read, along with many other books growing up. I'll buy that book next of course and cannot wait to discover each page.

Many thanks to Angela Johnson and E.B. Lewis for thinking about writing this book, taking the time to write and illustrate this book and having the courage to do whatever work they did to make it come to life. Only these two know how many times they were turned down by publishers, or discouraged to bother writing about a topic that seems unpopular in today's world. The fact that they saw this project through is worth giving praise to.

Thank you - thank you - thank you.
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Courtney
5.0 out of 5 stars As expected
Reviewed in the United States on July 4, 2023
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Linda
5.0 out of 5 stars Juneteenth Story and History - What a perfect teaching tool
Reviewed in the United States on December 10, 2021
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As a 4-5th grade teacher, I was looking for a picture book that would help teach my students about the official holiday Juneteenth. This book is perfect! The story tells about the first day of freedom for slaves in Texas. The length and language are perfect for any age. As an adult I really enjoyed it! The illustrator E.B. Lewis did a beautiful job capturing the mood and setting of the story. I really like that the author included her personal background, the process used by the illustrator, the history of June 19th, and a glossary.
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BackwoodsBookworm
4.0 out of 5 stars Glorious collaboration between writer and artist
Reviewed in the United States on June 8, 2015
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A fantastic picture book about the Emancipation Proclamation. The illustrations are absolutely wonderful and the spare but lyrical text perfectly complements the visuals. Any school/public library should have this in their collection.
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Jamie
5.0 out of 5 stars A great book to start the conversation about Juneteenth with your children
Reviewed in the United States on June 19, 2020
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I wasn’t sure where to start the conversation about Juneteenth with my almost-four-year-old daughter. This book certainly helped with that. I know the few minutes it takes to read this book out loud are only the first of many minutes and hours I will spend talking to my daughter and family about the importance of valuing Black lives and remembering the horrific tragedies suffered by African Americans in our country. I would highly recommend this book to all.
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Amanda Ghiloni
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Introduction to Juneteenth!
Reviewed in the United States on July 14, 2021
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My daughter is biracial and we work hard to make sure she is being exposed to all kinds of cultures and people. She loves books with representation and we have read this book over and over.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Stunning book on Juneteenth and our history
Reviewed in the United States on July 9, 2021
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This book is absolutely BEAUTIFUL! The storyline is engaging and truly one-of-a-kind. This book belongs in every home, library and school! Black history is American history, and Juneteenth was an incredible moment in our country.
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