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The Juneteenth Story: Celebrating the End of Slavery in the United States

English

By (author): Alliah L. Agostini

Illustrated by: Sawyer Cloud

Winner of the 2022 the Black Kid Lit Award for Best Historical title.

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, 1865more than two years after President Lincolns Emancipation Proclamationthe 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, Juneteenths 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.

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Product Details
  • Weight: 181g
  • Dimensions: 203 x 254mm
  • Publication Date: 17 Jun 2022
  • Publisher: Quarto Publishing Group USA Inc
  • Publication City/Country: United States
  • Language: English
  • Age Group: Ages 7-9
  • ISBN13: 9780760381991

About Alliah L. Agostini

Buffalo NY native Alliah L. Agostini writes to spread joy truth and to illuminate the breadth of childhood experiences. Alliah is the award-winning author of a number of books for young readers including: The Juneteenth Story BIG TUNE Oprah Winfrey: A Little Golden Book Biography A Juneteenth Celebration Cookbook and more. She resides in New Jersey with her husband and two children and has an A.B. and an M.B.A. from Harvard.Sawyer Cloud loves sunny days and music. Childrens books she has illustrated include Jade Braves the Dark Dear Mamas Loving Arms Our Favourite Things Earthbred and Under the Mango Tree. If not drawing she would be singing out loud in her room wearing her favorite fairy costume and sharing the moment with her online friends. She lives in Madagascar with her family and two pets Arya the dog and Potter the cat. Her dream is to travel and share her stories with the world.

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