Juneteenth
A Picture Book for Kids Celebrating Black Joy
HarperCollins · Print & ebook · May 2, 2023
A lyrical picture book about our newest national holiday, Juneteenth follows the annual celebration in Galveston, Texas—birthplace of Juneteenth—through the eyes of a boy coming to understand his place in Black American history in a story from three Texan creators.
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- Who it’s for
- A lyrical, celebratory look at Juneteenth connects a child’s first parade with Black history and joy.
- Themes
- Black American history, Black joy, Freedom
- Genres
- Juneteenth, African American Life (U.S.), Civil & Human Rights
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A lyrical picture book about our newest national holiday, Juneteenth follows the annual celebration in Galveston, Texas—birthplace of Juneteenth—through the eyes of a boy coming to understand his place in Black American history in a story from three Texan creators.
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A young Black child experiences the magic of the Juneteenth parade for the first time with their family as they come to understand the purpose of the party that happens every year—and why they celebrate their African American history! The poetic text includes selected lyrics from “Lift Every Voice and Sing,” the unofficial Black National Anthem, and the vibrant art illuminates the beauty of this moment of Black joy, celebrated across the nation. This vibrant adventure through the city streets invites young readers to make a joyful noise about freedom for all.
Joy With Meaning
A lyrical, celebratory look at Juneteenth connects a child’s first parade with Black history and joy.
Come here for
- The music and color of a Juneteenth parade in Galveston
- A child’s growing understanding of why the celebration matters
Expect
- Poetic text with selected lyrics from “Lift Every Voice and Sing”
- A picture-book invitation to celebrate freedom and Black joy
Where it sits
| Civil & Human Rights | 69% |
|---|---|
| African American Life (U.S.) | 67% |
| Juneteenth | 61% |
Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.
Publisher categories
- US: African American Stories
- 19th-Century U.S.
- Civil War Era
- Nonreligious Celebrations
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- Patriotic Holidays
- City & Town Life
- Music Stories
- New Experiences
- Authors
- Van G. Garrett
- Publisher
- HarperCollins
- Published
- May 2, 2023
- Format
- Print & ebook
- Theme
- Black American history · Black joy · Freedom
- Reading lane
- US: African American Stories