A description of the events that led to the Emancipation Proclamation. Bolden utilizes many primary sources to present varied perspectives on this important document in our nation’s history. Bibliography, Glossary, Index, Timeline

An excellent resource for doing research on Abraham Lincoln and United States history. Full of interesting facts. Could be used for studying the layout of a book too as it is complete with a glossary, bibliography and timeline.

Bolden's Emancipation Proclamation details for an intermediate aged audience the events that led first to the Civil War, and then, ultimately, to the September 1862 Emancipation Proclamation of Abraham Lincoln. In addition to contemporary photographs, Bolden includes primary sources in the text so that students can see how the events that she depicts were described in real time. The book is an excellent social studies/history resource that shows students not only that individuals matter on the historical stage, but also that it is ultimately their experiences, education, and prejudices that make the world what it is. It also provides an informative glimpse into how African Americans of the mid-nineteenth century lived and survived in bondage and as freedpersons.

Summary: A great book that looks rather imposing but is targeted to a younger grade school audience and filled with helpful tidbits and neat facts about Abraham Lincoln and the Emancipation Proclamation. This would be a perfect book to read aloud in a history class- it's also filled with awesome black and white old time pictures!

Personal commentary / reflection: Although I didn't much get into the genre, I really wanted to read something new so I picked this book up, drawn by the cool pictures on the front, and I wasn't disappointed! This would be great for a group of young kids who are just learned beginning facts about the era of Lincoln and the Civil War. ( )

I would use this book in a 5th grade classroom as a read aloud. I would have the children read through the Emancipation Proclamation before reading the book. They when then take a "Before I Read" quiz to show how much they know and how much they understand. After reading they would take an "After I Read" Quiz to measure how much they learned and if they better understand. I could also use this in a 4th grade classroom to teach about presidency. I would use it as a read aloud in this classroom. After reading, the children would write a response to a question. "Do you think Lincoln was a good president? Why or why not?". The students will be expected to pull evidence and facts from the text to support their argument.