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- Juneteenth
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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
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.
View on CountyCatby 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.
View on CountyCatby 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.
View on CountyCatby 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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