The Juneteenth story : celebrating the end of slavery in the United States / written by Alliah L. Agostini. ; illustrated by Sawyer Cloud.
"With colorful illustrations and a timeline, this introductory history of Juneteenth for kids details the evolution of the holiday commemorating the date the enslaved people of Texas first learned of their freedom. On June 19, 1865--more than two years after President Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation--the enslaved people of Texas first learned of their freedom. That day became a day of remembrance and celebration that changed and grew from year to year. Learn about the events that led to emancipation and why it took so long for the enslaved people in Texas to hear the news. The first Juneteenth began as "Jubilee Day," where families celebrated and learned of their new rights as citizens. As Black Texans moved to other parts of the country, they brought their traditions along with them, and Juneteenth continued to grow and develop. Today, Juneteenth's powerful spirit has endured through the centuries to become an official holiday in the United States in 2021. The Juneteenth Story provides an accessible introduction for kids to learn about this important American holiday." -- Amazon.
An illustrated history of Juneteenth for kids, detailing its evolution from the first celebration in 1865 until it became a national holiday in 2021.
Record details
- ISBN: 0760375143
- ISBN: 0760381992
- ISBN: 9780760375143
- ISBN: 9780760381991
- Physical Description: 1 volume (unnumbered pages) : color illustrations, color map ; 29 cm
- Publisher: Bellevue, WA : becker&mayer! kids, an imprint of The Quartp Group, [2022]
- Copyright: ©2022
Content descriptions
- Target Audience Note:
- NC1090L Lexile
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- Subject:
- African Americans > Anniversaries, etc. > Juvenile literature.
African Americans > Texas > History > Juvenile literature.
Enslaved persons > Emancipation > United States > Juvenile literature.
Holidays > Juvenile literature.
Holidays > United States > Juvenile literature.
Juneteenth > Juvenile literature. - Genre:
- Informational works.
Picture books.
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- 28 of 31 copies available at NC Cardinal. (Show)
- 1 of 1 copy available at McDowell County Public Library.
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- 0 current holds with 31 total copies.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Old Fort Branch Library | JUV 394.263 AGO (Text) | 37810435654925 | Juvenile Nonfiction | Available | - |
