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• 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 of slavery…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 preparing…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.

• Freedom Celebration

  a Juneteenth Party

  Dalton, Angela,

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  For Readers. Gloria and her relatives celebrate Juneteenth and share the history and significance of this freedom celebration in a Level 3 I Can Read.

• Juneteenth With Yasmin

  Faruqi, Saadia,

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  For Readers. During a Juneteenth trip to a Black history museum to learn more about the end of slavery in the United States, Yasmin is so amazed by the exhibits that she gets lost, but while looking for help, she discovers that family togetherness…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• So Many Years

  a Juneteenth Story

  Wynter, Anne,

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  For Readers. With lyrical text from Anne Wynter and radiant artwork from Jerome Pumphrey, this poetic picture book explains the history behind Juneteenth celebrations. So Many Years simultaneously acknowledges the history of slavery in the US as…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• They Built Me for Freedom

  the Story of Juneteenth and Houston's Emancipation Park

  Ellis, Tonya Duncan,

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  For Readers. Bringing to life the 150-year story of Emancipation Park in Houston, Texas, and the origins of Juneteenth, this moving picture book, with lyrical text and vibrant artwork, is an ode to the struggle, triumph, courage, and joy of Black…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• 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

  Garrett, Van G.,

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  For Readers. An African American family attends a modern-day Juneteenth parade in Galveston, Texas (the birthplace of the holiday). Text includes lines from "Lift Every Voice and Sing."

• 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. 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 celebrates the life and…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• 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 unprecedentedly…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The ABCs of Black History

  Cortez, Rio,

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  For 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 information on the…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.

• 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 Union spy,…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 for Mazie

  Cooper, Floyd,

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  For Readers. Little Mazie wants the freedom to stay up late, but her father explains what freedom really means in the story of Juneteenth, and how her ancestors celebrated their true freedom.

• The Juneteenth Cookbook

  Recipes and Activities for Kids and Families to Celebrate

  Agostini, Alliah L.,

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  For Readers and Pre-Teens. The Juneteenth Cookbook introduces the history of Juneteenth to kids through vibrant recipes, activities, and games drawn from Black American cultural traditions.

• 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 illustrations, and…Read moreRead more of this annotation