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Opal Lee and What it Means to Be Free: The True Story of the Grandmother of Juneteenth
Opal Lee and What it Means to Be Free: The True Story of the Grandmother of Juneteenth
by Alice Faye Duncan; illustrated by Keturah A. Bobo

Learn about Opal Lee, the “grandmother of Juneteenth”, and her fight to make June 19th a federally recognized holiday

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Free at Last: A Juneteenth Poem
Free at Last: A Juneteenth Poem
by Sojourner Kincaid Rolle; illustrated by Alex Bostic

Dedicated to the strength of Black Americans, this poem chronicles the history of Juneteenth from its origins to present day remembrances.

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The Real History of Juneteenth
The Real History of Juneteenth
by Elliott Smith

Part of the series Left Out of History, this title explores the little-known history of the Juneteenth, from 1865 through the present.

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What is Juneteenth?
What is Juneteenth?
by Kirsti Jewel; illustrated by Manuel Guiterrez

Read about the very first celebration of Juneteenth, when the last group of enslaved people were freed in Texas on June 19th, 1865.

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The Juneteenth Story: Celebrating the End of Slavery in the United States
The Juneteenth Story: Celebrating the End of Slavery in the United States
by Alliah L. Agostini; illustrated by Sawyer Cloud

Learn about “Jubilee Day”, the earliest celebration of Juneteenth, when enslaved families in Texas finally heard the Emancipation Proclamation in 1865, two years after it was written.

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Juneteenth: Our Day of Freedom
Juneteenth: Our Day of Freedom
by Sharon Dennis Wyeth; illustrated by Kim Holt

New readers can explore the history and evolution of Juneteenth in this simple and direct story about our newest federal holiday.

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All Good in the Hood
All Good in the Hood
by Dwayne Reed; illustrated by Gladys Jose

Two brothers explore their neighborhood on their way to the big Juneteenth celebration. Enjoy this heartwarming story centered around the love they share.

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Build a House
Build a House
by Rhiannon Giddens; illustrated by Monica Mikai

Based on a song she wrote, Grammy award winning author Rhiannon Giddens tells the story of enslavement and freedom.

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Juneteenth
Juneteenth
by Van G. Garrett; illustrated by Reginald C. Adams & Samson Bimbo Adenugba

This lyrical picture book is about a young Black child experiencing the magic of the Juneteenth parade for the first time in Galveston, Texas – home of Juneteenth.

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The Night Before Freedom: A Juneteenth Story
The Night Before Freedom: A Juneteenth Story
by Glenda Armand; illustrated by Corey Barksdale

Using rhyming words and stunning illustrations that build with anticipation, this book tells the story of a Black family gathering to hear the history of Juneteenth.

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