Leah Henderson

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1) A day for rememberin': inspired by the true events of the first Memorial Day

Author

Henderson, Leah

Publisher

Abrams Books for Young Readers

Pub. Date

[2021]

Language

English

Description

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In Charleston, South Carolina, in 1865, ten-year-old Eli and other newly freed slaves gather to honor the memory of fallen Union soldiers, an event considered to be one of the first celebrations of what is now called Memorial Day. Includes author's note.

2) The magic in changing your stars

Author

Henderson, Leah

Publisher

Sterling Publishing Co., Inc

Pub. Date

[2020]

Language

English

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After bungling his audition to play the Scarecrow in The Wiz, fifth-grader Ailey is magically transported to 1930s Harlem where he meets his own grandfather and legendary tap dancer Bill "Bojangles" Robinson.