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We Gather Together (Young Readers Edition): Stories of Thanksgiving from Then to Now
By KIERNAN, Denise
- ISBN
- 9780593404386
- Publisher
- Philomel
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School Library Journal
Reviewed on October 27, 2023 | Holidays
Gr 5–8—This book follows the life of Sarah Josepha Hale and her quest for a nationally recognized Thanksgiving. Throughout the course of Hale's venture, Kiernan parallels the presidencies, wars, and conflicts of slavery in the United States. Hale is a lesser-known historical figure for young audiences, so this book brings some aspect of accessibility. But it is lacking finesse. The inte...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
