Juneteenth by Drew Nelson
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.
Encourage understanding of diverse cultures. Featuring full-page illustrations, these beautiful editions look at the history and customs associated with various holidays and present early readers with high-interest offerings.
Vaunda Micheaux Nelson is the author of The Book Itch, as well as No Crystal Stair, Bad News for Outlaws, and Nearly to Freedom, which won the Coretta Scott King Award. She formerly worked as a librarian in New Mexico's juvenile services department. Her website is vaundanelson.com.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9780822559740 |
| ISBN 10 | 0822559749 |
| Title | Juneteenth |
| Author | Drew Nelson |
| Series | On My Own Holidays |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | First Avenue Editions |
| Year published | 2006-01-01 |
| Number of pages | 48 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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