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1) Juneteenth
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 0.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
Introduces the holiday of Juneteenth, which commemorates the end of slavery, and describes how African Americans celebrate it.
2) Juneteenth
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
"Relevant images match informative text in this introduction to Juneteenth. Intended for students in kindergarten through third grade"--
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2022.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
"On June 19, 1865, a group of enslaved men, women, and children in Texas gathered around a Union soldier and listened as he read the most remarkable words they would ever hear. They were no longer enslaved: they were free. The inhumane practice of forced labor with no pay was now illegal in all of the United States. This news was cause for celebration, so the group of people jumped in excitement, danced, and wept tears of joy. They did not know it...
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"The true story of Black activist Opal Lee and her vision of Juneteenth as a holiday for everyone will inspire children to be brave and make a difference. Growing up in Texas, Opal knew the history of Juneteenth, but she soon discovered that most Americans had never heard of the holiday that represents the nation's creed of "freedom for all.""--
Every year, Opal looked forward to the Juneteenth picnic?a drumming, dancing, delicious party. She knew...
5) Juneteenth
Author
Publisher
Heinemann Library
Pub. Date
c2008
Edition
2nd ed.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.8 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
32 p. : ill. (chiefly col.) ; 23 cm.
Language
English
Description
Describes the holiday known as Juneteenth Day, which has roots in Texas and which celebrates the end of slavery in the United States.
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