Juneteenth Celebrates Freedom (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781669016922)

In 1863, the Emancipation Proclamation declared that all enslaved people in Confederate States were legally free. But word traveled slowly during the Civil War. It wasn't until June 19, 1865--more than two months after the war ended--that the good news finally reached Galveston, Texas. From that moment forward, June 19 became a day to celebrate freedom--first in Texas and then across the country. How did Juneteenth develop over time, and what is the holiday's enduring legacy? Find out in an easy-to-read graphic novel that reveals why Juneteenth's evolution into a federal holiday is among the greatest moments in history.

Author: Myra Faye Turner
ISBN-10: 1669016927
ISBN-13: 9781669016922
Publisher: Capstone Press
Language: English
Published: 08/01/2023
Pages: 32
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.20lbs
Size: 9.10h x 7.20w x 0.30d

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 5.1
Point Value: 0.5
Interest Level: Middle Grade
Quiz #/Name: 520559 / Juneteenth Celebrates Freedom