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List: Juneteenth
Juneteenth for Mazie
Cooper, Floyd.
Also available in Overdrive and Hoopla. Little Mazie wants the freedom to stay up late, but her fath... More
Also available in Overdrive and Hoopla. 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. Less
All different now : Juneteenth, the first day of freedom
Johnson, Angela.
In 1865, members of a family start their day as slaves, working in a Texas cotton field, and end it... More
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. Less
The history of Juneteenth
Smith, Maximilian.
Also available in Hoopla in Spanish. Juneteenth is usually celebrated on June 19. It honors the day... More
Also available in Hoopla in Spanish. Juneteenth is usually celebrated on June 19. It honors the day in 1865 when Union troops swept into Galveston, Texas, and told the elated slaves there that they were free. This accessible volume delves into the American Civil War, the Emancipation Proclamation, and the events that led to this special holiday for African Americans and everyone who celebrates the end of slavery in the United States. Carefully chosen photographs reflect this special commemoration, both in the past and today. Less
Juneteenth
Jordan, Denise.
Describes the holiday known as Juneteenth Day, which has roots in Texas and which celebrates the en... More
Describes the holiday known as Juneteenth Day, which has roots in Texas and which celebrates the end of slavery in the United States. Less
Juneteenth
Peppas, Lynn.
Every year on June 19th, people of all backgrounds celebrate the day that African Americans were fr... More
Every year on June 19th, people of all backgrounds celebrate the day that African Americans were freed from slavery in the United States. This book discusses the history of the Civil War and the law that freed the slaves. Less
Juneteenth
Murray, Julie.
Easy-to-read text paired with colorful photos and informative captions introduces readers to a meani... More
Easy-to-read text paired with colorful photos and informative captions introduces readers to a meaningful holiday, Juneteenth. Readers will learn the history of Juneteenth, including slavery in the United States, the American Civil War, and the birth of Juneteenth as a Texas state holiday. Associated symbols such as the color red and the Juneteenth flag are described, as well as traditions including parades and picnics, music and games, and special foods and drinks. This title concludes with a full page explaining the fight for freedom and equality for African Americans in the United States. Less
Juneteenth
Nelson, Robin.
A basic overview of Juneteenth for emergent readers. ... More
A basic overview of Juneteenth for emergent readers. Less
Juneteenth
Nelson, Vaunda Micheaux.
Also available in Overdrive and Hoopla. Learn about how freedom came to the slaves in June 1865. ... More
Also available in Overdrive and Hoopla. Learn about how freedom came to the slaves in June 1865. Less
Juneteenth
Crayton, Lisa A.
Also available in Hoopla. "Juneteenth celebrates the emancipation of enslaved people in the Un... More
Also available in Hoopla. "Juneteenth celebrates the emancipation of enslaved people in the United States. Across the country, people observe the day with speeches, poetry readings, festivals, picnics, street fairs, and family reunions. It is a day for people to come together and continue working toward equality. Readers will discover how a shared holiday can have multiple traditions and be celebrated in all sorts of ways"-- Less
Juneteenth
Dolbear, Emily J.
Also available in Hoopla. "Learn the basics about Juneteenth, also called Emancipation Day or ... More
Also available in Hoopla. "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"-- Less
Juneteenth
Koestler-Grack, Rachel A.
"Relevant images match informative text in this introduction to Juneteenth. Intended for stude... More
"Relevant images match informative text in this introduction to Juneteenth. Intended for students in kindergarten through third grade"-- Less
Juneteenth
Rosinsky, Natalie M. (Natalie Myra)
Provides information on the origin of Juneteenth and some of the ways in which it is celebrated. ... More
Provides information on the origin of Juneteenth and some of the ways in which it is celebrated. Less
Juneteenth for Mazie
Cooper, Floyd
Little Mazie wants the freedom to stay up late, but her father explains what freedom really means i... More
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. Less
Come Juneteenth : [a novel]
Rinaldi, Ann.
Fourteen-year-old Luli and her family face tragedy after failing to tell their slaves that Presiden... More
Fourteen-year-old Luli and her family face tragedy after failing to tell their slaves that President Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation made them free. Less
Let's celebrate Emancipation Day & Juneteenth
DeRubertis, Barbara.
Abolitionists like Harriet Tubman, Frederick Douglass, and Sojourner Truth fought for freedom from ... More
Abolitionists like Harriet Tubman, Frederick Douglass, and Sojourner Truth fought for freedom from slavery for all African Americans. They fought with speeches, writings, and even daring rescue missions! Every year on both Emancipation Day and Juneteenth we honor and continue their fight for freedom and equality. Less
Freedom's gifts : a Juneteenth story
Wesley, Valerie Wilson.
When a girl from New York visits her cousin in Texas, she learns the origin of Juneteenth, a holida... More
When a girl from New York visits her cousin in Texas, she learns the origin of Juneteenth, a holiday marking the day Texan slaves realized they were free. Less
Hidden Black history : from Juneteenth to redlining
Green, Amanda Jackson.
Also available in Hoopla. "From Juneteenth to the Tulsa Race Massacre, many important moments ... More
Also available in Hoopla. "From Juneteenth to the Tulsa Race Massacre, many important moments in Black American history have not been taught in schools or covered in the media. Discover these events and how they are remembered in the Black community today"-- Less
The story of Juneteenth : an interactive history adventure
Otfinoski, Steven.
Also available in Hoopla. "In You Choose format, explores the history of Juneteenth Day, inclu... More
Also available in Hoopla. "In You Choose format, explores the history of Juneteenth Day, including the Emancipation Proclamation, the post-Civil War South, and efforts to end racism"-- Less
Juneteenth : a day to celebrate freedom from slavery
Leeper, Angela.
Explores the origins of Juneteenth, early celebrations, and how the holiday is celebrated today. ... More
Explores the origins of Juneteenth, early celebrations, and how the holiday is celebrated today. Less