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• Freedom Celebration

  a Juneteenth Party

  Dalton, Angela,

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  The Morris family celebrates Juneteenth each year with a barbecue and red food and drinks, in a story that explains why Juneteenth is called Freedom Day and contains an author's note.

• So Many Years

  a Juneteenth Story

  Wynter, Anne,

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  A poetic picture book explains the history behind Juneteenth celebrations, simultaneously acknowledging the history of slavery in the U.S. as well as the astonishing Black resilience that has led to an enduring legacy of Black joy.

• A Kids Book About Juneteenth

  Hayes, Garrison,

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  "Our history echoes with events which, over time, have become hidden, yet are important to all of us. Juneteenth is a celebration which recognizes the end of the enslavement of Black people in America. This book opens a door to understanding our…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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  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 America.

• A Flag for Juneteenth

  Taylor, Kim (Quiltmaker),

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  "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 to celebrate her tenth…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Jayylen's Juneteenth Surprise

  Lavette, Lavaille,

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  "When Jayylen's grandfather, Paw Paw Jimmy, begins preparing for a big Juneteenth celebration, Jayylen has a lot of questions. Most importantly, what is Juneteenth? His mother and Paw Paw Jimmy explain that the holiday marks the anniversary of when…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Juneteenth

  Garrett, Van G.,

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  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."

• The Night Before Freedom

  a Juneteenth Story

  Armand, Glenda,

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  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 in the United States.

• The Real History of Juneteenth

  Smith, Elliott, 1976-

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  "Juneteenth is the celebration of the day enslaved people in Texas were were told they were freed. This book explores Juneteenth's little-told history, from the first Jubilee to the making of a national holiday"--Publisher.

• Tell Me About Juneteenth

  Nash, Kortney,

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  As family and friends recount their memories and stories of Juneteenths past, a young girl learns about the holiday's longstanding history and traditions.

• The Juneteenth Alphabet

  Petifer, Andrea Underwood,

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  A is for ancestors, and B is for Black. There is a complex history behind Juneteenth—but in The Juneteenth Alphabet, kids (and adults) can find celebratory moments of joy and inspiration as they learn about the origins and traditions of this day of…Read moreRead more of this annotation