Juneteenth a Children's Story

Juneteenth a Children's Story
Author: Opal Lee
Publisher:
Total Pages:
Release: 2019-10-05
Genre:
ISBN: 9780464417538

A simple way to introduce the history of slavery and freedom to children in words they can understand. Ms. Opal highlights the celebration of Juneteenth and its importance for commemorating this milestone in American history.

Juneteenth

Juneteenth
Author: Opal Lee
Publisher:
Total Pages: 34
Release: 2021-04-24
Genre:
ISBN: 9781513684918

An engaging way to introduce the history of slavery and freedom to children in words they can understand. Ms. Opal highlights the celebration of Juneteenth and the importance of commemorating this milestone all across America.

Juneteenth

Juneteenth
Author: Opal Lee
Publisher:
Total Pages: 38
Release: 2022-01-07
Genre:
ISBN:

The 'Grandmother of Juneteenth, ' Ms. Opal Lee advocates for the power of education to change the world. As an engaging and captivating way to introduce the history of slavery and freedom to children in words they can understand, Ms. Opal highlights the celebration of Juneteenth and the importance of commemorating this milestone all across America. Juneteenth: A Children's Story Special Edition will help to facilitate conversation and deeper learning about this important part of United States history now marked as a national holiday.

Juneteenth Book for Kids Liberty & Justice for All !

Juneteenth Book for Kids Liberty & Justice for All !
Author: Green Owl
Publisher: Independently Published
Total Pages: 32
Release: 2021-05-23
Genre:
ISBN:

Are you ready to celebrate freedom Are your Kids ready to celebrate a great day in American history? The day her ancestors were no longer slaves. This book will definitely help you because inside you will find: A short history of Juneteenth (understandable for kids) A lot of activities such as: my reflection, question about juneteenth, text to be completed, word search and crossword Thanks to this, your kid will easily remember this important holiday and the history associated with it. Juneteenth or Emancipation Day is the day that we celebrate the emancipation of enslaved Africans in the United States of America. It has been celebrated on June 19th of every calendar year since June 19, 1865, when Union soldiers arrived in Galveston, Texas and announced that slavery had been abolished. Have a good time !

Freedom Rings

Freedom Rings
Author: Sharday Moser
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2023-04-19
Genre:
ISBN: 9781735789026

A children's book about Juneteenth. Juneteenth is a special day that celebrates freedom for African Americans. Juneteenth is a day to remember the struggles of slavery and to celebrate the freedom of all people. It is a time to come together with family and friends, share stories, music, and food, and honor the contributions of African Americans to our country.

The Story of Juneteenth

The Story of Juneteenth
Author: Dorena Williamson
Publisher: Worthy Kids/Ideals
Total Pages: 24
Release: 2022-05-03
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 9781546002161

Introduce little learners to the Juneteenth holiday with this 250-word board book about its origins and traditions. What are the origins of America's newest national holiday? With simple, age-appropriate language and colorful illustrations, this little board book introduces children to the events of June 19, 1865, when Union General Gordon Granger arrived in Galveston, Texas, to inform the people of Texas that all enslaved people were declared free and the Civil War had ended. The book also connects those events to today's celebrations. Thoroughly researched and historically accurate, The Story of Juneteenth distills a pivotal moment in U.S. history and creates an opportunity for further conversation between parent or caregiver and child.

Opal Lee and What It Means to Be Free

Opal Lee and What It Means to Be Free
Author: Alice Faye Duncan
Publisher: Thomas Nelson
Total Pages: 32
Release: 2022-01-11
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1400231272

Booklist starred review Black activist Opal Lee had a vision of Juneteenth as a holiday for everyone. This true story celebrates Black joy and inspires children to see their dreams blossom. Growing up in Texas, Opal knew the history of Juneteenth, but she soon discovered that many Americans had never heard of the holiday. Join Opal on her historic journey to recognize and celebrate "freedom for all." Every year, Opal looked forward to the Juneteenth picnic—a drumming, dancing, delicious party. She knew from Granddaddy Zak's stories that Juneteenth celebrated the day the freedom news of President Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation finally sailed into Texas in 1865—over two years after the president had declared it! But Opal didn't always see freedom in her Texas town. Then one Juneteenth day when Opal was twelve years old, an angry crowd burned down her brand-new home. This wasn't freedom at all. She had to do something! But could one person’s voice make a difference? Could Opal bring about national recognition of Juneteenth? Follow Opal Lee as she fights to improve the future by honoring the past. Through the story of Opal Lee's determination and persistence, children ages 4 to 8 will learn: all people are created equal the power of bravery and using your voice for change the history of Juneteenth, or Freedom Day, and what it means today no one is free unless everyone is free fighting for a dream is worth the difficulty experienced along the way Featuring the illustrations of New York Times bestselling illustrator Keturah A. Bobo (I am Enough), Opal Lee and What It Means to Be Free by Alice Faye Duncan celebrates the life and legacy of a modern-day Black leader while sharing a message of hope, unity, joy, and strength.

The Juneteenth Story

The Juneteenth Story
Author: Alliah L. Agostini
Publisher: Becker & Mayer
Total Pages: 32
Release: 2022-06-17
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 9780760381991

The Juneteenth Story is an illustrated history of Juneteenth for kids, detailing its evolution from the first celebration in 1865 until it became a national holiday in 2021.

The Story of Juneteenth

The Story of Juneteenth
Author: Steven Otfinoski
Publisher: Capstone
Total Pages: 113
Release: 2015
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1491418028

"In You Choose format, explores the history of Juneteenth Day, including the Emancipation Proclamation, the post-Civil War South, and efforts to end racism"--

The Night Before Freedom

The Night Before Freedom
Author: Glenda Armand
Publisher: Crown Books for Young Readers
Total Pages: 22
Release: 2023-05-02
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0593567471

This moving picture book tells the story of Juneteenth with all the care and reverence such a holiday deserves. The rhyming text and stunning illustrations will teach children about this historic day in history. 'Twas the night before freedom, and all through the South, long-whispered rumors had, spread word of mouth. "It’s coming! It’s coming!" I heard people say. "Emancipation is coming our way." Eight-year-old David and his family gather at Grandma’s house in Galveston, Texas, for a cherished family tradition: Grandma’s annual retelling of the story of Juneteenth, the holiday that commemorates the end of slavery in the United States. The signing of the Emancipation Proclamation by President Abraham Lincoln meant that all enslaved persons within the rebellious states would be free as of January 1, 1863. However, people in Texas did not receive the news of their emancipation until two and a half years later—on June 19, 1865. Grandma tells the story of anticipation, emancipation, and jubilation just as it was told to her many years before by her own grandmother, Mom Bess. As a six-year-old, Bess had experienced the very first Juneteenth. Before that day, she could only imagine what liberty would look like. But once freedom arrived, would it live up to a little girl’s dreams? The story is written in the same meter as Clement C. Moore's The Night Before Christmas, making it a perfect book for parents and kids to read together.