Sarah Gives Thanks
Sarah Gives Thanks explores the little-known story of how Thanksgiving became a national holiday.
During the nineteenth century, Sarah Josepha Hale dedicated her life to making Thanksgiving a national holiday, all while raising a family and becoming a groundbreaking writer and women’s magazine editor. Sarah Hale’s inspiring story, accompanied by luscious watercolor illustrations, tells the tale of a dedicated woman who wouldn’t take no for an answer.
- About the author: Mike Allegra is a journalist, playwright, and magazine editor. He lives in New Jersey with his wife and son. On Thanksgiving, he always asks for the drumstick.
