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• The ABCs of Black History

  Cortez, Rio,

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  For Pre-Readers. Letter by letter, The ABCs of Black History celebrates a story that spans continents and centuries, triumph and heartbreak, and creativity and joy. In addition to rhyming text, the book includes back matter with…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• A Flag for Juneteenth

  Taylor, Kim,

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  For Pre-Readers and Readers. 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…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Night Before Freedom

  a Juneteenth Story

  Armand, Glenda,

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  For Pre-Readers and Readers. Eight-year-old David and his family gather at Grandma's house in Galveston, Texas, for a cherished family tradition--Grandma's annual retelling of the story of Juneteenth, the holiday that commemorates the end…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• All Different Now

  Juneteenth, the First Day of Freedom

  Johnson, Angela

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  For Pre-Readers and Readers. In 1865, members of a family start their day as slaves, working in a Texas cotton field, and end it celebrating their freedom on what came to be known as Juneteenth.

• An American Story

  Alexander, Kwame,

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  For Readers. A picture book in verse that threads together past and present to explore the legacy of slavery during a classroom lesson.

• Juneteenth

  Our Day of Freedom

  Wyeth, Sharon Dennis,

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  For Readers. Learn more about Juneteenth, a holiday that celebrates the end of chattel slavery in the United States in this Step 3 History Reader.

• Born on the Water

  Born on the Water

  Hannah-Jones, Nikole,

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  For Readers. Stymied by her unfinished family tree assignment for school, a young girl seeks Grandma's counsel and learns about her ancestors, the consequences of slavery, and the history of Black resistance in the United States.

• Your Legacy

  a Bold Reclaiming of Our Enslaved History

  Williams, Schele,

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  For Readers. "Your story begins in Africa. Your African ancestors defied the odds and survived 400 years of slavery in America and passed down an extraordinary legacy to you. Beginning in Africa before 1619, Your Legacy presents an…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Juneteenth

  Koestler-Grack, Rachel A., 1973-

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  For Readers. Relevant images match informative text in this introduction to Juneteenth. Intended for students in kindergarten through third grade.

• Little Leaders

  Bold Women in Black History

  Harrison, Vashti,

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  For Readers. Based on her popular Instagram posts, debut author/illustrator Vashti Harrison shares the stories of 40 bold African American women who shaped history.

• Before She Was Harriet

  The Story of Harriet Tubman

  Cline-Ransome, Lesa,

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  For Readers. A lyrical biography of Harriet Tubman honors the woman of humble origins whose courage and compassion make her larger than life. This book discusses her roles as a slave, a conductor on the Underground Railroad, a nurse, a…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Freedom in Congo Square

  Weatherford, Carole Boston, 1956-

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  For Readers. A poetic tribute to a lesser-known part of African-American history describes how after working relentlessly for more than six days, slaves in nineteenth-century New Orleans were permitted to congregate in Congo Square.

• Juneteenth

  Murray, Julie, 1969-

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  For Readers. Introduces the origins and significance of Juneteenth--June 19, the day when African Americans recall their heritage and their forebears' emancipation from slavery--and describes how the holiday is celebrated.

• Heart and Soul

  the Story of America and African Americans

  Nelson, Kadir

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  For Readers. Discusses the history of African Americans, from colonial days through the civil rights movement.

• What Is Juneteenth?

  Jewel, Kirsti,

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  For Readers and Pre-Teens. Author Kirsti Jewel shares stories from Juneteenth celebrations, both past and present, and chronicles the history that led to the creation of this joyous day through descriptive text, 80 black-and-white…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Opal Lee and What It Means to Be Free

  the True Story of the Grandmother of Juneteenth

  Duncan, Alice Faye,

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  For Readers and Pre-Teens. Through the story of Opal Lee's determination and persistence, children ages 4 to 8 will learn all people are created equal, the power of bravery, and the importance of using your voice for change. This book…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Free at Last

  a Juneteenth Poem

  Kincaid-Rolle, Sojourner,

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  For Readers and Pre-Teens. Traces the solemnity and celebration of Juneteenth from its 1865 origins in Galveston, Texas to contemporary observances all over the United States. This is an ode to the Strength of Black Americans and a call to…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Juneteenth

  Dolbear, Emily,

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  For Readers and Pre-Teens. 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.

• A Child's Introduction to African American History

  the Experience, People, and Events That Shaped Our Country

  Asim, Jabari, 1962-

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  For Readers and Pre-Teens. Author Jabari Asim chronicles the story of African Americansfrom the slave trader through the American Revolution and the Civil War to the Tuskegee experiments, the Civil Rights movement, the election of Barack…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• 28 Days

  Moments in Black History That Changed the World

  Smith, Charles R., Jr., 1969-

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  For Readers and Pre-Teens. A picture book look at many of the men and women who revolutionized life for African Americans throughout history.