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Come Juneteenth by Ann Rinaldi

Come Juneteenth

Ann Rinaldi

HarperCollins · Print & ebook · May 4, 2009

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Prejudice & Racism for TeensAfrican American YACivil War Era YAteens
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Who it’s for
A family’s betrayal opens onto the history behind Juneteenth in a sobering historical drama.
Themes
Slavery and emancipation, Freedom and its consequences, Family betrayal
Genres
Civil War Era YA, African American YA, Prejudice & Racism for Teens

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About this book

Sis Goose is a beloved member of Luli's family, despite the fact that she was born a slave. But the family is harboring a terrible secret. And when Union soldiers arrive on their Texas plantation to announce that slaves have been declared free for nearly two years, Sis Goose is horrified to learn that the people she called family have lied to her for so long. She runs away--but her newly found freedom has tragic consequences.

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How could the state of Texas keep the news of the Emancipation Proclamation from reaching slaves? In this riveting Great Episodes historical drama, Ann Rinaldi sheds light on the events that led to the creation of Juneteenth, a celebration of freedom that continues today. Includes an author's note.

Freedom Delayed

A family’s betrayal opens onto the history behind Juneteenth in a sobering historical drama.

Come here for

  • A personal story tied to the long-delayed news of emancipation
  • The history behind a celebration of freedom

Expect

  • A tragic account of newly found freedom
  • An author’s note

Where it sits

Civil War Era YA96%
African American YA47%
Prejudice & Racism for Teens44%

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Publisher categories

  • YA Pet Stories
  • Diverse YA Fiction
  • YA Family Stories
  • YA Stories About Girls & Women
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  • 19th-Century US YA
  • Civil War Era YA
  • Mexico for Teens
  • Prejudice & Racism for Teens
Authors
Ann Rinaldi
Publisher
HarperCollins
Published
May 4, 2009
Format
Print & ebook
Theme
Slavery and emancipation · Freedom and its consequences · Family betrayal
Reading lane
YA Pet Stories