Download or read book Juneteenth Our Day of Freedom written by Sharon Dennis Wyeth and published by Random House Books for Young Readers. This book was released on 2022-05-10 with total page 48 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Some call it Freedom Day; some call it Emancipation Day; some call it Juneteenth. Learn more about this important holiday that celebrates the end of chattel slavery in the United States in this Step 3 History Reader. On June 19, 1865, two years after the Emancipation Proclamation, a group of enslaved men, women, and children in Texas gathered. Order Number 3 was read, proclaiming that they were no longer enslaved--they were free. People danced, wept tears of joy, and began to plan their new lives. Juneteenth became an annual celebration that is observed by more and more Americans with parades, picnics, family gatherings, and reflection on the words of historical figures, to mark the day when freedom truly rang for all. Step 3 Readers feature engaging characters in easy-to-follow plots and popular topics--for children who are ready to read on their own.
Download or read book All Different Now written by Angela Johnson and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2014-05-06 with total page 40 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 1865, members of a family start their day as slaves, working in a Texas cotton field, and end it celebrating their freedom on what came to be known as Juneteenth.
Download or read book Juneteenth written by Muriel Miller Branch and published by Dutton Juvenile. This book was released on 1998 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discusses the origin and present-day celebration of Juneteenth, a holiday marking the day, June 19, 1865, Texan slaves realized they were free.
Download or read book Juneteenth written by Charles Andrew Taylor and published by Open Hand Publishing, LLC. This book was released on 2002 with total page 40 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Describes Juneteenth's origins and meaning as well as the ways it has been celebrated throughout its history, and presents related documents including the Emancipation Proclamation and the lyrics to "Lift Every Voice and Sing," known as the African-American national anthem.
Download or read book Juneteenth written by Angela Leeper and published by Enslow Publishing, LLC. This book was released on 2016-12-15 with total page 34 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In Texas, all slaves found out they were free on June 19, 1865. This day is known as Juneteenth. At first, it was a holiday in Texas, but now people celebrate Juneteenth all across the United States. Readers will learn about the history of the holiday as well as how it is celebrated today. In addition, they can prepare a delicious recipe for corn muffins and construct Juneteenth flag pinwheels to place in a garden, yard, or window.
Download or read book Juneteenth for Mazie written by Floyd Cooper and published by Capstone. This book was released on 2020-03-28 with total page 44 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Mazie is ready to celebrate liberty. She is ready to celebrate freedom. She is ready to celebrate a great day in American history. The day her ancestors were no longer slaves. Mazie remembers the struggles and the triumph, as she gets ready to celebrate Juneteenth.
Download or read book Something Beautiful written by Sharon Dennis Wyeth and published by Doubleday. This book was released on 1998 with total page 38 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When she goes looking for "something beautiful" in her city neighborhood, a young girl finds beauty in many different forms.
Download or read book The Juneteenth Story written by Alliah L. Agostini and published by becker&mayer! kids. This book was released on 2022-05-03 with total page 39 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With colorful illustrations and a timeline, this introductory history of Juneteenth for kids details the evolution of the holiday commemorating the date the enslaved people of Texas first learned of their freedom. On June 19, 1865—more than two years after President Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation—the enslaved people of Texas first learned of their freedom. That day became a day of remembrance and celebration that changed and grew from year to year. Learn about the events that led to emancipation and why it took so long for the enslaved people in Texas to hear the news. The first Juneteenth began as “Jubilee Day,” where families celebrated and learned of their new rights as citizens. As Black Texans moved to other parts of the country, they brought their traditions along with them, and Juneteenth continued to grow and develop. Today, Juneteenth’s powerful spirit has endured through the centuries to become an official holiday in the United States in 2021. The Juneteenth Story provides an accessible introduction for kids to learn about this important American holiday.
Download or read book Always My Dad written by Sharon Dennis Wyeth and published by Knopf Books for Young Readers. This book was released on 1995 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Illustrated in full color. Though Dad moves around a lot and his jobs keep changing, a young girl and her brother hold fast to memories of his magical, unexpected visits in this portrait of an African-American family held together by a special bond of love.
Download or read book Opal Lee and What It Means to Be Free written by Alice Faye Duncan and published by Thomas Nelson. This book was released on 2022-01-11 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Booklist starred review Black activist Opal Lee had a vision of Juneteenth as a holiday for everyone. This true story celebrates Black joy and inspires children to see their dreams blossom. Growing up in Texas, Opal knew the history of Juneteenth, but she soon discovered that many Americans had never heard of the holiday. Join Opal on her historic journey to recognize and celebrate "freedom for all." Every year, Opal looked forward to the Juneteenth picnic—a drumming, dancing, delicious party. She knew from Granddaddy Zak's stories that Juneteenth celebrated the day the freedom news of President Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation finally sailed into Texas in 1865—over two years after the president had declared it! But Opal didn't always see freedom in her Texas town. Then one Juneteenth day when Opal was twelve years old, an angry crowd burned down her brand-new home. This wasn't freedom at all. She had to do something! But could one person’s voice make a difference? Could Opal bring about national recognition of Juneteenth? Follow Opal Lee as she fights to improve the future by honoring the past. Through the story of Opal Lee's determination and persistence, children ages 4 to 8 will learn: all people are created equal the power of bravery and using your voice for change the history of Juneteenth, or Freedom Day, and what it means today no one is free unless everyone is free fighting for a dream is worth the difficulty experienced along the way Featuring the illustrations of New York Times bestselling illustrator Keturah A. Bobo (I am Enough), Opal Lee and What It Means to Be Free by Alice Faye Duncan celebrates the life and legacy of a modern-day Black leader while sharing a message of hope, unity, joy, and strength.
Download or read book Juneteenth Jamboree written by Carole Boston Weatherford and published by . This book was released on 1995 with total page 40 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Cassandra and her family have moved to her parents' hometown in Texas, but it doesn't feel like home to Cassandra until she experiences Juneteenth, a Texas tradition celebrating the end of slavery.
Download or read book Celebrating Juneteenth written by Jody Jensen Shaffer and published by Child's World. This book was released on 2021-08 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Juneteenth, also called Freedom Day and Emancipation Day, commemorates the ending of slavery in the United States. Readers will discover the history behind the day and find out ways to celebrate on their own. Additional features to aid comprehension include activities and poetry, informative sidebars, a table of contents, a phonetic glossary, sources for further research, an index, and an introduction to the author and illustrator.
Download or read book What Is Juneteenth written by Kirsti Jewel and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2022-04-05 with total page 113 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discover more about Juneteenth, the important holiday that celebrates the end of chattel slavery in the United States. On June 19, 1865, a group of enslaved men, women, and children in Texas gathered around a Union solder 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 at the time, but their joyous celebration of freedom would become a holiday--Juneteenth--that is observed each year by more and more Americans. Author Kirsti Jewel shares stories from Juneteenth celebrations, both past and present, and chronicles the history that led to the creation of this joyous day. With 80 black-and-white illustrations and an engaging 16-page photo insert, readers will be excited to read this latest addition to Who HQ!
Download or read book Come Juneteenth written by Ann Rinaldi and published by HarperCollins. This book was released on 2009-05-04 with total page 261 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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. Includes an author's note.
Download or read book Juneteenth written by Rachel Grack and published by Blastoff! Readers. This book was released on 2018-08 with total page 24 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: On June 19, 1865 - two years after the Emancipation Proclamation - Galveston, Texas became the last place in the country to learn the slaves were free. Today, Juneteenth is a joyful occasion with parades, speeches, music, and more! This engaging book teaches the fascinating origins and traditions of Juneteenth, honoring the freedom of African Americans.
Download or read book The Story of Juneteenth written by Dorena Williamson and published by Worthy Kids/Ideals. This book was released on 2022-05-03 with total page 24 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Introduce little learners to the Juneteenth holiday with this 250-word board book about its origins and traditions. What are the origins of America's newest national holiday? With simple, age-appropriate language and colorful illustrations, this little board book introduces children to the events of June 19, 1865, when Union General Gordon Granger arrived in Galveston, Texas, to inform the people of Texas that all enslaved people were declared free and the Civil War had ended. The book also connects those events to today's celebrations. Thoroughly researched and historically accurate, The Story of Juneteenth distills a pivotal moment in U.S. history and creates an opportunity for further conversation between parent or caregiver and child.
Download or read book Juneteenth written by Emily Dolbear and published by Child's World. This book was released on 2021 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn the basics about Juneteenth, also called Emancipation Day or Freedom Day, and how the holiday celebrates the emancipation of slaves in the United States. Additional features include detailed captions and sidebars, critical-thinking questions, a phonetic glossary, an index, and sources for further research.
