Tell Me About Juneteenth
Henry Holt and Co. · Print & ebook · May 20, 2025
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- Who it’s for
- A welcoming picture book pairs Juneteenth’s history with family stories and joyful traditions.
- Themes
- Juneteenth history, Freedom from enslavement, Family and community traditions
- Genres
- Juneteenth, African American Life (U.S.), 19th Century U.S.
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Celebrate Juneteenth with this empowering picture book! On June 19th, 1865, the last enslaved African Americans were finally freed in Galveston, Texas. Every year, our community comes together to honor this special day. We play hopscotch, eat spice cake, and listen to music, but what about the first Juneteenth? As family and friends recount their memories and stories of Juneteenths past, a young girl learns about the holiday's longstanding history and traditions.
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Filled with bright art, accessible language, and informational back matter, this educational book joyfully welcomes readers to the block party!
History in Celebration
A welcoming picture book pairs Juneteenth’s history with family stories and joyful traditions.
Come here for
- Accessible language and bright art for exploring Juneteenth
- A community celebration rooted in holiday history
Expect
- Family memories and longstanding traditions
- Informational back matter
Where it sits
| Juneteenth | 67% |
|---|---|
| African American Life (U.S.) | 39% |
| 19th Century U.S. | 31% |
Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.
Publisher categories
- US: African American Stories
- Civil War Era
- Nonreligious Celebrations
- Authors
- Kortney Nash
- Publisher
- Henry Holt and Co.
- Published
- May 20, 2025
- Format
- Print & ebook
- Theme
- Juneteenth history · Freedom from enslavement · Family and community traditions
- Reading lane
- US: African American Stories