Emancipation Proclamation: Lincoln and the Dawn of Liberty
by Tonya Bolden
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- Grade
- 7-12
- Genre
- Nonfiction
- Cultural Experience
- African American
Year Published 2013
Word Count 16,885
- Text Complexity
- Lexile Level: 1160L
- ATOS Reading Level: 8.9
- AR Quiz Numbers
- Quiz 156124, 3 AR Points
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- Curricular Area
- History
- Social Studies
- Subject Headings
- Emancipation
- 1861-1865
- Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865--Juvenile literature
- Slaves--Emancipation--United States--Juvenile literature
- Juvenile Nonfiction | History | United States - 19th Century
- Politics and government
- Juvenile Nonfiction | History | United States - Civil War Period (1850-1877)
- Children's Books/Ages 9-12 Nonfiction
- Lincoln, Abraham
- United States--Politics and government--1861-1865--Juvenile literature
- United States
- United States. President (1861-1865 : Lincoln). Emancipation Proclamation--Juvenile literature
- Slaves
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Meet-the-Author Recording with Tonya Bolden about Emancipation Proclamation
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Audio Name Pronunciation with Tonya Bolden
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In-depth Written Interview with Tonya Bolden
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Cultural Representation Reflection
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Nonfiction Read and Respond Multi-Leveled Lesson
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Vocabulary Graphic Organizers
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Submit Qualitative Text Complexity Rubric
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About the Author 2
Author Interviews 20
Meet-the-Author Recording with Tonya Bolden
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In-depth Written Interview with Tonya Bolden
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On her love of books and writing with Tonya Bolden
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Interview with Tonya Bolden
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Interview with Tonya Bolden
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Interview with Tonya Bolden
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On childhood book access with Tonya Bolden
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On the turning point in her career with Tonya Bolden
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Stepping into history with Tonya Bolden
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From professor to author with Tonya Bolden
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Life in perspective with Tonya Bolden
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Loving protection with Tonya Bolden
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On going beyond Black History Month with Tonya Bolden
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The job of a biographer with Tonya Bolden
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History is made up of what people leave behind with Tonya Bolden
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On getting into character with Tonya Bolden
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Writing is rewriting with Tonya Bolden
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Writing history for young readers with Tonya Bolden
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Know the writing rules before you break them with Tonya Bolden
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Guest Post by Tonya Bolden
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Book Guides, Activities & Lessons 2
Cultural Representation Reflection
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Nonfiction Read and Respond Multi-Leveled Lesson
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Book Readings 1
Audiobook Excerpt narrated by Michael Early
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Vocabulary Resources 1
Vocabulary Graphic Organizers
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Awards & Distinctions 7
Carter G. Woodson Book Award, 1974-2025
Winner, 2014
Notable Social Studies Trade Books for Young People, 2015-2026
History, Life, Culture in the Americas Selection, 2014
CCBC Choices
Selection, 2014
Orbis Pictus Award, 2000-2026
Commended, 2014
ALSC Notable Children's Books, 1995-2026
Commended, 2014
Lasting Connections, 2000 - 2020
Selection, 2013
SLJ Best Books of the Year, 2010 - 2025
Selection, 2013
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