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- Juneteenth
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by Michael G. Long; illustrated by Bea Jackson
This powerful and triumphant picture book biography tells the story of Bayard Rustin, an openly gay civil rights leader, who, with the support of Dr. King and future congressman John Lewis, led 250,000 people to the doorstep of the U.S. government demandi
View on CountyCatby Meeg Pincus; illustrated by Meridth McKean Gimbel
A nonfiction picture book about Delaware State Senator Sarah McBride, who dreamed of making a difference as a kid and grew up to become the highest-ranking openly transgender political official in America
View on CountyCatby A.J. Irving; illustrated by Kip Alizadeh
An LGBTQ-inclusive story about understanding your peers, your feelings, and yourself, The Wishing Flower is a love letter to longing, belonging, and longing to belong.
View on CountyCatby 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
View on CountyCatby 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.
View on CountyCatby 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.
View on CountyCatby 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.
View on CountyCatby 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.
View on CountyCatby 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.
View on CountyCatby 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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