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Reviewed by: Jennfer Costello, Intermediate School Librarian Title: Giving Thanks: How Thanksgiving Became a National Holiday Author: Denise Kiernan Publisher: Philomel
Year: 2022 Good for Grades: PK53 Genre/Type of Book: Holiday/History/Picture Book
Content Warnings, or things that other School Librarians should be aware of: No Recommended for a school library: Yes Reason(s) for choosing the book: To educate my students about the history of Thanksgiving If you were tasked by the publisher with writing a short quote for the back cover of this book, what would it be:
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Review:
This book tells the story of how Sarah Josepha Hall helped make Thanksgiving a National Holiday in 1863. The book is filled with beautiful pictures and reminds students that there is always something to be grateful for, no matter the circumstances. It opens up conversations about what you are thankful for and what Thanksgiving traditions you celebrate. I used this book as a read aloud the week before Thanksgiving and paired it with a PBS video about the White House Turkey Pardons. It was a great way to get students excited about the upcoming break and share the various ways they celebrate the holiday.
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