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So Many Years : A Juneteenth Story by Anne Wynter, Jerome Pumphrey (Illustrated by) Signed and Personalized Copies
So Many Years : A Juneteenth Story by Anne Wynter, Jerome Pumphrey (Illustrated by) Signed and Personalized Copies
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Preorder your signed copy of SO MANY YEARS : A JUNETEENTH STORY, a poetic picture book introduction to Juneteenth that shows a bird’s-eye perspective of the struggles and celebration by Black Americans since the abolishment of slavery in the US, written by celebrated author Anne Wynter and illustrated by Caldecott Honor artist Jerome Pumphrey.
Order deadline is April 6th, 2025.
Publication date is May 6th, 2025.
This is a limited time exclusive offer.
Both Anne Wynter and Jerome Pumphrey will sign your book and personalize to you or a designated name. You may also request a brief special message. Please be specific with your message, and put quotation marks around your requested message.
Please indicate in the personalization box how you would like your book inscribed. If you do not want your book personalized, please indicate that you would like an autograph only. Please note that if you do not indicate anything in the personalization box, Katherine and Jerome will sign your book, but there will be no personalization. A personalization counts as anything in addition to a signature. This includes names, book quotes, lyrics, well wishes, etc.
You may also place your book order for signed, personalized copies by calling the store at any time.

Description
Description of So Many Years : A Juneteenth Story by Anne Wynter, Jerome Pumphrey (Illustrated by) Signed and Personalized Copies
A poetic picture book introduction to Juneteenth that shows a bird’s-eye perspective of the struggles and celebration by Black Americans since the abolishment of slavery in the US, written by celebrated author Anne Wynter and illustrated by Caldecott Honor artist Jerome Pumphrey
Oh, how you would dance! How you would sing! How would you celebrate! With lyrical text from Anne Wynter and radiant artwork from Jerome Pumphrey, this poetic picture book explains the history behind Juneteenth celebrations. So Many Years simultaneously acknowledges the history of slavery in the US as well as the astonishing Black resilience that has led to an enduring legacy of Black joy.
Shipping Information
Order deadline is April 6th, 2025. If you plan to move before then, please choose a permanent address to avoid lost packages or extra shipping charges. Books will not be available for pickup until May 6th, 2025. No Exceptions.
Important Information:
- We will ship books to arrive on or around the book’s release date, May 6th, 2025, but we cannot guarantee delivery dates. We are a small store with a limited staff and resources, and we appreciate your understanding. We also cannot guarantee books to arrive in pristine condition. Slight wear is to be expected in the shipping & handling of the books.
- Each reader may purchase up to two books. Restrictions may apply.
Please contact Lark & Owl with any questions at weborders@larkandowlbooksellers.com.
Personalization
Anne and Jerome will sign your book and personalize it to someone's name and/or include a short message (happy birthday, a quote etc.). Please write your full personalization request in the box. Please be specific and add quotation marks around your personalization request. If you only want her signature, please write "signature only."
Signed preorders are only available via this page. Orders on Bookshop WILL NOT be signed or personalized.