| Description |
32 pages : color illustrations ; 21 cm |
| Note |
Ages 5-8. |
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Grade 1-2. |
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580L Lexile |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Contents |
Let's celebrate! -- What was slavery? -- You are free! -- Early Juneteenth celebrations -- A state holiday -- Juneteenth celebrations -- A song celebrating Juneteenth -- Poetry corner. |
| Audience |
Ages 5-8. |
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Grade 1-2. |
| Summary |
Juneteenth, also called Freedom Day and Emancipation Day, commemorates the ending of slavery in the United States. Readers will discover the history behind the day and find out ways to celebrate on their own. Additional features to aid comprehension include activities and poetry, informative sidebars, a table of contents, a phonetic glossary, sources for further research, an index, and an introduction to the author and illustrator. |
| Subject |
Juneteenth -- Juvenile literature.
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Juneteenth -- History -- Juvenile literature.
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Enslaved persons -- Emancipation -- United States -- Juvenile literature.
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African Americans -- Anniversaries, etc. -- Juvenile literature.
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African Americans -- Social life and customs -- Juvenile literature.
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| Added Author |
Petelinsek, Kathleen, illustrator.
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| ISBN |
9781503853898 (hardcover) |
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1503853896 (hardcover) |
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