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

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

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

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

by Alliah L. Agostini
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Winner of the 2022 Black Kidlit 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, 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.

The Holiday Celebration series from becker&mayer! kids honors the diverse holidays and milestones that shape the cultural fabric of the United States. Though these traditions may have originated elsewhere, brought to our shores by ancestors from around the world, they have endured and evolved to weave the vibrant tapestry of American life. The series includes picture books and their companion kid-friendly cookbooks that share stories uniquely representative of the American experience--an experience that is multilayered, eclectic, inclusive, and joyfully beautiful.

Also available from the series: The Juneteenth Cookbook, The Dia de Los Muertos Story, The Dia de Los Muertos Cookbook, and The Kwanzaa Story.
ISBN9780760381991
Author Alliah L. Agostini
PublisherBecker & Mayer
GenreChildren, History, and Society & culture
FormatPaperback
PublishedJune 2022
LanguageENG- English
Pages32
Weight1.0 lb
Target AudienceKids
Print SizeStandard Print

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About Alliah L. Agostini

ALLIAH L. AGOSTINI has marketed everything from iconic brands to scrappy start-ups, but motherhood helped her return to her first love: children's literature. Author of the acclaimed Big Tune: Rise of the Dancehall Prince, The Juneteenth Story, Great Idea Malia!, and more, she writes to spread truth and to illuminate the breadth of Black joy. Alliah and her work have been featured on Essence.com, TODAY with Hoda Jenna, Morning in America, Good Housekeeping, CNN, NPR, and more. Ms. Agostini resides in New Jersey where she enjoys impromptu dance parties and fossil hunting with her family.

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