Leah Henderson

American children’s author of picture books and middle-grade novels, including One Shadow on the Wall, The Magic in Changing Your Stars, A Day for Rememberin’, and Together We March. Her work often highlights Black history, community, resilience, and hope.

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  1. 1. A Day For Rememberin'

    Inspired by the True Events of the First Memorial Day
    Cover of 'A Day For Rememberin'' by Leah Henderson

    After the Civil War in Charleston, a young boy watches his newly freed community transform an old racecourse into a cemetery and lead a procession with songs and flowers to honor fallen Union soldiers, illuminating the first observance of Memorial Day and celebrating resilience, remembrance, and the power of claiming history.

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