{"product_id":"freedoms-eve-a-story-of-watch-night-hardcover","title":"Freedom's Eve: A Story of Watch Night - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003ePamela Courtney\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eKeisha Morris\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA luminous picture book that celebrates little-known American legacy, familial love, tradition, and the cherished ancestors who paved the way.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eTonight is a big night. It's Watch Night!\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis year, Eve-Lynn gets to lead the celebration just like her ancestor Lil' Eve did on December 31, 1862--the night they called their Freedom's Eve. And while Eve-Lynn is excited, worry wraps 'round her. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eEve-Lynn holds her family quilt close to calm her nerves, but in a moment of jittery anticipation, she rips the beloved fabric made by her ancestor. With the help of her Gramsy, Eve-Lynn stitches the quilt back together, leaving a piece of herself within its patchwork--making for a Watch Night she'll never forget.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePamela Courtney\u003c\/b\u003e combined her love for writing, teaching, and music--creating MyLMNOP, a literacy and music program for early learners. She is the author of \u003ci\u003eA Season for Fishin' A Fish Fry Tradition\u003c\/i\u003e. Pamela lives in Natchitoches, Louisiana, where she enjoys cooking unique, pepper-hot Louisiana fare for her nieces and nephews. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eKeisha Morris\u003c\/b\u003e earned her BFA in illustration at the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York and has illustrated several picture books, including \u003ci\u003eWhen the Rain Came Down\u003c\/i\u003e by Leslie Helakoski, \u003ci\u003eThe Truth About Mrs. Claus\u003c\/i\u003e by Meena Harris, and \u003ci\u003eAll Aboard the Schooltrain\u003c\/i\u003e by Glenda Armand. When she is not drawing, she loves spending time with her wife, daughter, and cats.\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.6 x 8.2 x 10.3 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 13, 2026\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49989030150299,"sku":"9780374392826","price":21.27,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0774\/4602\/1275\/files\/1EnTsHxzpg9780374392826.webp?v=1793339782","url":"https:\/\/www.statesideqm.com\/products\/freedoms-eve-a-story-of-watch-night-hardcover","provider":"Stateside Quartermaster, Ltd.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}