Juneteenth
No. of pages 40
Published: 2023
Great for age 7-10 years
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A lyrical picture book about our newest national holiday, Juneteenth follows the annual celebration in Galveston, Texasbirthplace of Juneteenththrough the eyes of a boy coming to understand his place in Black American history in a story from three Texan creators.A young Black child experiences the magic of the Juneteenth parade for the first time with their family as they come to understand the purpose of the party that happens every yearand why they celebrate their African American history!The poetic text includes selected lyrics from Lift Every Voice and Sing, the unofficial Black National Anthem, and the vibrant art illuminates the beauty of this moment of Black joy, celebrated across the nation. This vibrant adventure through the city streets invites young readers to make a joyful noise about freedom for all.
This book has been graded for interest at 4 years.
There are 40 pages in this book. This book was published in 2023 by HarperCollins Publishers Inc .