Juneteenth (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780822559740)

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.

Author: Drew Nelson, Vaunda Micheaux Nelson
ISBN-10: 0822559749
ISBN-13: 9780822559740
Publisher: First Avenue Editions (Tm)
Language: English
Published: 01/01/2006
Pages: 48
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.23lbs
Size: 8.00h x 6.02w x 0.13d

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 4.5
Point Value: 0.5
Interest Level: Lower Grade
Quiz #/Name: 102739 / Juneteenth


Review Citation(s):
Booklist 02/01/2006 pg. 69
Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2006 pg. 380 - Recommended, Satisfactory