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Author
Series
Publisher
Lerner Publications
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"Juneteenth is the celebration of the day enslaved people in Texas were were told they were freed. This book explores Juneteenth's little-told history, from the first Jubilee to the making of a national holiday"--Provided by publisher.
23) 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.
24) Juneteenth
Author
Series
Publisher
Bellwether Media
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"Developed by literacy experts and educators for students in PreK through grade two, this book introduces beginning readers to Juneteenth through simple, predictable text and related photos"--
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"--
Author
Publisher
Neal Porter Books, Holiday House
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"A Flag for Juneteenth depicts a close-knit community of enslaved African Americans on a plantation in Texas, the day before the announcement is to be made that all enslaved people are free. Young Huldah, who is preparing to celebrate her tenth birthday, can't possibly anticipate how much her life will change that Juneteenth morning. The story follows Huldah and her community as they process the news of their freedom and celebrate together by creating...
Author
Publisher
Little, Brown and Company
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"A bounce-to-the-beat story, set against the backdrop of a Juneteenth celebration, about a young boy who's afraid of the sounds in the city but is comforted by his older brother, who tells him not to worry: "It's all good in the hood.""--
Author
Publisher
The History Press
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
"Issued in Galveston on June 19, 1865, General Orders, No. 3 announced to the people of Texas that all slaves were free. It is one of the Island's most important historical moments. Although Juneteenth has now become the basis for a national holiday, many Americans wonder how and why this date emerged as the basis for the oldest continually celebrated commemoration of the end of slavery. To even begin to answer these questions, it is necessary to...
Author
Series
Publisher
PowerKids Press
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
"Juneteenth, which is celebrated each year on June 19, commemorates the end of slavery in the United States. Interestingly, this holiday began in 1865--more than two years after President Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation. News spread much slower back then, and when slaves in Texas finally learned of their freedom, the holiday was born. In this book, readers are given an in-depth look at the history of Juneteenth, including the events leading...
Author
Publisher
State House Press
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
"Juneteenth has been touted as a national day celebrating the end of slavery. Observances from coast to coast have turned this event into part of the national conversation about race, slavery, and how Americans understand, acknowledge, and explain what has been called the national 'original sin.' But, why Juneteenth? Where did this celebration--which promises to become a national holiday--come from? What is the origin story? What are the facts, and...
32) Juneteenth
Author
Series
Publisher
The Child's World
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
"Learn the basics about Juneteenth, also called Emancipation Day or Freedom Day, and how the holiday celebrates the emancipation of slaves in the United States"--
33) 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.
35) Juneteenth
Author
Series
Publisher
Compass Point Books
Pub. Date
[2005]
Language
English
Description
Provides information on the origin of Juneteenth and some of the ways in which it is celebrated.
Author
Publisher
Kane Press
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Description
Abolitionists like Harriet Tubman, Frederick Douglass, and Sojourner Truth fought for freedom from slavery for all African Americans. They fought with speeches, writings, and even daring rescue missions! Every year on both Emancipation Day and Juneteenth we honor and continue their fight for freedom and equality.
Author
Publisher
Unity Unlimited Inc
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
"An engaging way to introduce the history of slavery and freedom to children in words they can understand. Ms. Opal highlights the celebration of Juneteenth and the importance of commemorating this milestone all across America" --
Author
Publisher
Cobblehill/Dutton Books
Pub. Date
1998.
Language
English
Description
Discusses the origin and present-day celebration of Juneteenth, a holiday marking the day Texan slaves realized they were free. Juneteenth is the grandfather of allholidays for Black TexansFrom its spontaneous beginning on June 19, 1865, as slaves in Galveston, Texas, reacted to the delayed news of the Emancipation Proclamation, the holiday has spread nationwide among Black Americans. It is small gatherings on Daufuskie Island, South Carolina, to...
Author
Series
Publisher
Gareth Stevens Pub
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
Description
"Juneteenth is usually celebrated on June 19. It honors the day in 1865 when Union troops swept into Galveston, Texas, and told the elated slaves there that they were free. This accessible volume delves into the American Civil War, the Emancipation Proclamation, and the events that led to this special holiday for African Americans and everyone who celebrates the end of slavery in the United States. Carefully chosen photographs reflect this special...
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