So Many Years - by Anne Wynter (Board Book)

Book Synopsis

Now available as a board book, this poetic introduction to Juneteenth is written by celebrated author Anne Wynter and illustrated by Caldecott Honor artist Jerome Pumphrey.

Oh, how you would dance! How you would sing! How would you celebrate!

So Many Years is a:

Poetic Introduction to Juneteenth.
Story with Texan Roots: Juneteenth originated in Texas and both the author and illustrator are from the Lone Star State.
Perfect Board Book Companion: Great as a gift for the littlest history lovers.
Engaging Educational Resource: Backmatter is available which is ideal for guardians interested in learning more about the holiday.

Review Quotes

(Nell Plants a Tree) "Gorgeous images and text chronicle joyful childhood experiences--a future classic." - Kirkus Reviews (starred review)

(Nell Plants a Tree) ""Toggling between two timelines, Wynter tells a warm, affectionate story behind a cherished pecan tree and an intergenerational family. Pen and ink, gouache, and collage artwork by Miyares exudes the golden light of autumn, and prose by Wynter shimmers with evocative sense words--it's almost possible to smell the pie." - Publishers Weekly (starred review)

(Everybody in the Red Brick Building) "The onomatopoeia in this cumulative tale is appropriate for the actions described and is so much fun to read . . . Certain to become a favorite bedtime book." - Kirkus Reviews (starred review)

(Everybody in the Red Brick Building) "Sounds rise to a crescendo and then descend into quiet in this rollicking roller coaster of a book. . . . A sound-evocative tour de force."

(So Many Years) ★ "All will come away enlightened and moved by this deeply felt celebration of the resilience of the human spirit." - Kirkus Reviews (starred review)

(So Many Years) "So Many Years provides a thought provoking and easy-to-understand message that teaches even the youngest readers why Juneteenth is a cause for celebration." - Booklist

(So Many Years) ★ "Thoughtful yet concise text and stunning illustrations." - BookPage

(So Many Years) ★ "It's a moving tribute that converses with history's resonances while moving forward in time." - Publishers Weekly (starred review)

(So Many Years) ""Vibrant illustrations and spare, lyrical text. An informative author's note provides more historical detail." - Horn Book Magazine