Comprehensive history of Juneteenth: Helps readers understand the origins and significance of this important holiday
Engaging stories from past and present celebrations: Connects children to the ongoing legacy of Juneteenth
80 black and white illustrations: Enhances comprehension and visual learning
16-page photo insert: Provides additional context and visual appeal
Suitable for ages 8 and up: Designed for older children and young adults
Summarized by Shop
On June 19, 1865, a group of enslaved men, women, and children in Texas gathered around a Union solder and listened as he read the most remarkable words they would ever hear. They were no longer enslaved: they were free. The inhumane practice of forced labor with no pay was now illegal in all of the United States. This news was cause f
