A review by muddypuddle
All Different Now: Juneteenth, the First Day of Freedom by Angela Johnson

5.0

As usual, E. B. Lewis's illustrations are breathtaking. He tells about their creation in an Illustrator's Note at the back of the book. The first 24 pages tell the story of Juneteenth - June 19th - the emancipation of slavery - with simple verse and these incredible paintings. The last five pages are more information - resources, reminisces, timeline, history, glossary. Wow. A huge piece of US history, simply and beautifully told and referenced.