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4) Juneteenth
Author
Series
Publisher
Millbrook Press
Pub. Date
[2006]
Language
English
Description
Learn about how freedom came to the slaves in June 1865.
5) Juneteenth
Author
Series
Publisher
Jump!
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
Español
Description
Simple text and photographs introduce young readers to the African American holiday of Juneteenth.
Author
Series
Publisher
Cavendish Square Publishing
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"At its center, Juneteenth is a celebration of freedom. It's a holiday that connects Black Americans with the history of enslaved people in the United States. It encourages them to come together and work toward a future where freedom means more than just not being enslaved. It means equality"--
7) Juneteenth
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Publisher
Bellwether Media
Language
English
Formats
Description
"Relevant images match informative text in this introduction to Juneteenth. Intended for students in kindergarten through third grade"--
8) Juneteenth
Author
Series
Language
English
Formats
Description
"Early fluent readers will learn about the history of Juneteenth, including when, where, and who first celebrated Emancipation Day, its meaning, the traditions associated with it, and how African American people around the United States celebrate independence today"--Provided by publisher.
9) Juneteenth
Author
Series
Language
English
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Description
"Juneteenth celebrates the emancipation of enslaved people in the United States. Across the country, people observe the day with speeches, poetry readings, festivals, picnics, street fairs, and family reunions. It is a day for people to come together and continue working toward equality. Readers will discover how a shared holiday can have multiple traditions and be celebrated in all sorts of ways"--
13) Opal Lee
Author
Series
Publisher
Philomel
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
Introduces readers to the teacher and community leader responsible for making Juneteenth a national holiday to mark the end of enslavement for Black Americans, helping millions of people learn about important aspects of American history.
14) Juneteenth
Author
Series
Publisher
Bullfrog Books
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
You will learn about this American holiday and the ways people celebrate it. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage emergent readers as they explore this unique holiday.
Author
Series
Publisher
Penguin Workshop
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
"On June 19, 1865, a group of enslaved men, women, and children in Texas gathered around a Union soldier and listened as he read the most remarkable words they would ever hear. They were no longer enslaved: they were free. The inhumane practice of forced labor with no pay was now illegal in all of the United States. This news was cause for celebration, so the group of people jumped in excitement, danced, and wept tears of joy. They did not know it...
17) Juneteenth
Author
Series
Publisher
Crabtree Pub
Pub. Date
[2011]
Language
English
Description
"Examines the history and traditions of Juneteenth, a holiday that honors African-Americans and commemorates the abolition of slavery."--
Author
Language
English
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Description
"The true story of Black activist Opal Lee and her vision of Juneteenth as a holiday for everyone celebrates Black joy and inspires children to see their dreams blossom. Growing up in Texas, Opal knew the history of Juneteenth, but she soon discovered that many Americans had never heard of the holiday that represents the nation's creed of "freedom for all. "Every year, Opal looked forward to the Juneteenth picnic--a drumming, dancing, delicious party....
