First Freedom: The Story of Opal Lee and Juneteenth
$49.37
- Hardcover
208 pages
- Release Date
10 February 2026
Summary
The incredible journey of activist Opal Lee-known as the Grandmother of Juneteenth-is brought to life in this biographical graphic novel that not only explores Opal’s remarkable path, but the history of the holiday of Juneteenth itself.
From the 1860s to Ms. Opal’s childhood home, from her years as a teacher to the White House, First Freedom: The Story of Opal Lee and Juneteenth seeks to give readers an insight into the history behind one of the central figures in the creatio…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781549307911 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 1549307916 |
| Author: | Alvin Epps, Angelique Roche, Millicent Monroe, Bex Glendining |
| Publisher: | Oni Press,US |
| Imprint: | Lion Forge, LLc, The |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 208 |
| Release Date: | 10 February 2026 |
| Weight: | 584g |
| Dimensions: | 18mm x 157mm x 236mm |
| Series: | First Freedom: The Story of Opal Lee and Juneteenth |
| Audience Age: | 16 |
Critics Review
“In an engaging format and written with deep, thoughtful research, this graphic history is
an inviting avenue to lesser-known struggles in the history of civil rights in the U.S.”
—Booklist, starred review
“Shines an overdue spotlight on a mondern-day hero.” - Publishers Weekly
Alvin Epps
A. Angelique Roche, Esq. LL.M. is a journalist, producer, author, and professional host from New Orleans, Louisiana. A multi-hyphenate storyteller, her work sits at the crossroads of history, current events, and its impact on pop culture.
She has been seen/heard on various outlets and platforms, including Harper’s Bazaar, NBC News, NBCBLK, MSNBC, AMC/BBC, SyfyWire, Disney, Marvel Studios, ESPN, and Paramount+.
Angelique has hosted and produced multiple non-scripted series, including Brave New Pod, Geeksplain, Roles Ranked, SyFy Wire Rewind, and New York Public Radio’s (WNYC) Very Biggest Questions.
Her first graphic novel, Trinity City #1, debuted in 2023. She is the co-author of Marvel Entertainment and Simon & Schuster Gallery Books’ My Super Hero is Black (2025).
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