The Big Day (Paperback)

Terry Lee Caruthers

ISBN 10: 1595729143 / ISBN 13: 9781595729149

Edité par Star Bright Books, New York, 2020

Paperback. All morning Big Mama tells young Tansy, "It's a big day!" But what's so special about this day? Tansy soon learns the importance: the right to vote! This heartfelt story celebrates Agnes Sadler, the first Black woman to legally vote in Knoxville, Tennessee, in 1919. Young Tansy is roused early and hurried through her morning routine on what Big Mama calls a "big day," then accompanies Big Mama as she becomes the first Black woman to cast her vote. Includes historical notes, timeline of the Woman's Suffrage Movement, and a biographical sketch of Agnes Sadler, the first Black woman to vote in Knoxville, Tenness Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781595729149

Synopsis :

Young Tansy is roused early and hurried through her morning routine on what Big Mama calls a "big day," then accompanies Big Mama as she becomes the first Black woman to cast her vote. Includes historical notes, timeline of the Woman's Suffrage Movement, and a biographical sketch of Agnes Sadler, the first Black woman to vote in Knoxville, Tennessee.

À propos des auteurs: Terry Lee Caruthers is a special projects librarian with the Knox County Library System. A native of Knoxville, Tennesee, she grew up surrounded by strong, female role models who nurtured her imagination and imbued her with a love of reading, writing, and storytelling. The Big Day is Terry's first book with Star Bright Books. Terry resides in South Knoxville where she shares her life with four rescue cats.

Robert Casilla was born in Jersey City, New Jersey, to parents from Puerto Rico.He received a bachelor of fine arts at the School of Visual Arts in New York City. Robert has illustrated over 30 children's books, including picture book biographies and multicultural titles. Robert won a Pura Belpr Honor Award for his illustrations in First Day in Grapes. The Big Day is his first book with Star Bright Books. Robert lives and works from his home in New Fairfield, Connecticut, with his wife, Carmen.

Détails bibliographiques

Titre : The Big Day (Paperback)
Éditeur : Star Bright Books, New York
Date d'édition : 2020
Reliure : Paperback
Illustrateur : Casilla, Robert
Etat : new