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Books with title Juneteenth

  • Juneteenth

    Vaunda Micheaux Nelson, Drew Nelson, Mark Schroder

    Paperback (First Avenue Editions TM, Jan. 1, 2006)
    June 19th, 1865, began as another hot day in Texas. African American slaves worked in fields, in barns, and in the homes of the white people who owned them. Then a message arrived. Freedom! Slavery had ended! The Civil War had actually ended in April. It took two months for word to reach Texas. Still the joy of that amazing day has never been forgotten. Every year, people all over the United States come together on June 19th to celebrate the end of slavery. Join in the celebration of Juneteenth, a day to remember and honor freedom for all people.
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  • Juneteenth

    Robin Nelson

    Paperback (LernerClassroom, Aug. 1, 2009)
    A basic overview of Juneteenth for emergent readers. Color photographs reflect the short, easy-to-understand sentences that improve vocabulary and comprehension.
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  • Juneteenth

    Vaunda Micheaux Nelson, Drew Nelson, Mark Schroder

    eBook (Millbrook Press TM, July 1, 2020)
    June 19th, 1865, began as another hot day in Texas. Enslaved African Americans worked in fields, in barns, and in the homes of the white people who owned them. Then a message arrived. Freedom! Slavery had ended! The Civil War had actually ended in April. It took two months for word to reach Texas. Still the joy of that amazing day has never been forgotten. Every year, people all over the United States come together on June 19th to celebrate the end of slavery. Join in the celebration of Juneteenth, a day to remember and honor freedom for all people.
  • Come Juneteenth

    Ann Rinaldi

    Paperback (HMH Books for Young Readers, May 4, 2009)
    Sis Goose is a beloved member of Luli's family, despite the fact that she was born a slave. But the family is harboring a terrible secret. And when Union soldiers arrive on their Texas plantation to announce that slaves have been declared free for nearly two years, Sis Goose is horrified to learn that the people she called family have lied to her for so long. She runs away--but her newly found freedom has tragic consequences. How could the state of Texas keep the news of the Emancipation Proclamation from reaching slaves? In this riveting Great Episodes historical drama, Ann Rinaldi sheds light on the events that led to the creation of Juneteenth, a celebration of freedom that continues today. Includes an author's note.
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  • Juneteenth

    R.J. Bailey

    Library Binding (Jump!, Aug. 1, 2016)
    In Juneteenth, young readers will learn about this American holiday and the ways people celebrate it. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage emergent readers as they explore this unique holiday.
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  • Juneteenth

    Rachel Grack

    Paperback (Bellwether Media, Aug. 1, 2018)
    On June 19, 1865 two years after the Emancipation Proclamation Galveston, Texas became the last place in the country to learn the slaves were free. Today, Juneteenth is a joyful occasion with parades, speeches, music, and more! This engaging book teaches the fascinating origins and traditions of Juneteenth, honoring the freedom of African Americans.
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  • Juneteenth

    Rachel Grack

    Library Binding (Bellwether Media, Aug. 1, 2018)
    On June 19, 1865 two years after the Emancipation Proclamation Galveston, Texas became the last place in the country to learn the slaves were free. Today, Juneteenth is a joyful occasion with parades, speeches, music, and more! This engaging book teaches the fascinating origins and traditions of Juneteenth, honoring the freedom of African Americans. Photo labels visually define glossary terms and other important words. Maps highlight the places where the holidays began or are celebrated the most. ""How to Say"" sidebars introduce cultural words and offer pronunciations. Activity pages invite further learning about holiday traditions (recipes, crafts, etc.).
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  • Juneteenth

    Joanna Ponto, Angela Leeper

    Library Binding (Enslow Pub Inc, Jan. 1, 2017)
    In Texas, all slaves found out they were free on June 19, 1865. This day is known as Juneteenth. At first, it was a holiday in Texas, but now people celebrate Juneteenth all across the United States. Readers will learn about the history of the holiday as well as how it is celebrated today. In addition, they can prepare a delicious recipe for corn muffins and construct Juneteenth flag pinwheels to place in a garden, yard, or window.
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  • Juneteenth

    Vaunda Micheaux Nelson, Drew Nelson, Mark Schroder

    Library Binding (Millbrook Pr, Dec. 15, 2005)
    Describes how the holiday of Juneteenth began and discusses its traditions, symbols, how the holiday has changed and and how it is observed today.
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  • Come Juneteenth

    Ann Rinaldi

    eBook (HMH Books for Young Readers, May 4, 2009)
    Sis Goose is a beloved member of Luli's family, despite the fact that she was born a slave. But the family is harboring a terrible secret. And when Union soldiers arrive on their Texas plantation to announce that slaves have been declared free for nearly two years, Sis Goose is horrified to learn that the people she called family have lied to her for so long. She runs away--but her newly found freedom has tragic consequences. Includes an author's note.
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  • Juneteenth

    Joanna Ponto, Angela Leeper

    Paperback (Enslow Pub Inc, Jan. 1, 2017)
    Explains what Juneteenth is and why it is celebrated.
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  • Juneteenth

    Lynn Peppas

    Paperback (Crabtree Pub Co, Aug. 1, 2010)
    Introduces the history of Juneteenth and describes how it is observed throughout the United States.
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