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The Story of Juneteenth by Dorena WilliamsonUsing age-appropriate language and vibrant illustrations, this little board book introduces young children to the origins of America's newest national holiday that distills a pivotal moment in U.S. history.
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The Night Before Freedom : a Juneteenth Story by Glenda ArmandWhile gathering in Galveston, Texas, for a cherished family tradition, Grandma's annual retelling of the story of Juneteenth, the holiday commemorating the end of slavery in the U.S., 8-year-old David learns all about this historic day in history.
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Jayylen's Juneteenth Surprise by Lavaille LavetteWhen Jayylen's grandfather, Paw Paw Jimmy, begins preparing for a big Juneteenth celebration, Jayylen has a lot of questions. Most importantly, what is Juneteenth? His mother and Paw Paw Jimmy explain that the holiday marks the anniversary of when enslaved African Americans found out that they were free. Paw Paw Jimmy plays some zydeco for him, which is the type of music they will dance to at the celebration. Jayylen practices every day so that he will be able to play the frottoir (a percussion instrument similar to a washboard) for everyone. But will he be able to pull off an even bigger surprise for the day?
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All Good in the Hood by Dwayne ReedAmerica's favorite rapping teacher from Chicago tells this bounce-to-the-beat story in which a young boy and his brother navigate the sights and sounds of the hood on Juneteenth, overcoming their fears together.
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A Flag for Juneteenth by Kim TaylorOn June 19, 1865, young Huldah and her close-knit community of enslaved African Americans on a plantation in Texas process the news of their freedom and celebrate together by creating a community freedom flag, in this powerful story about the first Juneteenth.
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Juneteenth : Our Day of Freedom by Sharon Dennis WyethThis Step Into Reading, Step 3 history reader teaches youngsters the origin of Juneteenth, an important holiday that celebrates the end of chattel slavery in the United States.
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All Different Now : Juneteenth, the First Day of Freedom by Angela JohnsonA sumptuously illustrated tribute to the first observance of African American Emancipation Day is told through the eyes of a joyful little girl. By the three-time Coretta Scott King Award-winning author of The First Part Last and the Caldecott Honor-winning illustrator of Coming on Home Soon.
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Free at Last : a Juneteenth Poem by Sojourner Kincaid-RolleA poet and activist presents this deeply emotional picture book in which she traces the solemnity and celebration of Juneteenth, from its 1865 origins in Galveston, Texas, to contemporary observances all over the U.S. Illustrations.
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The Real History of Juneteenth by Elliott SmithJuneteenth is the celebration of the day enslaved people in Texas were were told they were freed. This book explores Juneteenth's little-told history, from the first Jubilee to the making of a national holiday.
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Celebrating Juneteenth by Seth LynchAt its center, Juneteenth is a celebration of freedom. It's a holiday that connects Black Americans with the history of enslaved people in the United States. It encourages them to come together and work toward a future where freedom means more than justnot being enslaved. It means equality.
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The Only Black Girls in Town by Brandy ColbertEcstatic to hear that another African American family has moved into town, surfer Alberta attempts to make friends with homesick newcomer Edie, who helps her uncover painful local secrets in a box of old journals.
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New Kid by Jerry CraftEnrolled in a prestigious private school where he is one of only a few students of color, talented seventh grade artist Jordan finds himself torn between the worlds of his Washington Heights apartment home and the upscale circles of Riverdale Academy.
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From the Desk of Zoe Washington by Janae MarksReceiving an unexpected letter on her 12th birthday from the incarcerated father she has never met, a courageous young baker prepares for a cooking-show competition while scrambling to determine her father's innocence. A first novel.
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What Lane? by Torrey MaldonadoBiracial sixth-grader Stephen questions the limitations society puts on him after he notices the way strangers treat him when he hangs out with his white friends and learns about the Black Lives Matter movement.
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A Good Kind of Trouble by Lisa Moore RaméeAfter attending a powerful protest, Shayla starts wearing an armband to school to support the Black Lives Matter movement, but when the school gives her an ultimatum, she is forced to choose between her education and her identity.
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Ghost Boys by Jewell Parker RhodesAfter seventh-grader Jerome is shot by a police officer who mistakes his toy gun for a real threat, he observes the aftermath of his death and meets the ghosts of other fallen black boys including historical figure Emmett Till
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Ways to Make Sunshine by Renee WatsonThe Hart family of Portland, Oregon, faces many setbacks after Ryan's father loses his job, but no matter what, Ryan tries to bring sunshine to her loved ones.
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Stuntboy, in the Meantime by Jason ReynoldsWhile leading a double life as Stuntboy, who secretly keeps all the other superheroes super safe, Portico Reeve tries to keep his parents' marriage together, deal with his anxiety and an enemy who vows to prove there is nothing super about him.
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Lotus Bloom and the Afro Revolution by Sherri WinstonFrom the author of President of the Whole Fifth Grade comes a story about Lotus Bloom, a young Black girl attending an elite arts academy, who stands up for herself against a racist dress code after a prank gone wrong targeting her and her“mega-‘fro” hairstyle gets her into trouble.
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Glow by Ruth FormanThis simple, playful and elegant board book stars a young boy who joyfully celebrates his dark skin with a bright moon at the end of a perfect day.
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Antiracist Baby by Ibram X. KendiIllustrations and rhyming text present nine steps Antiracist Baby can take to improve equity, such as opening our eyes to all skin colors and celebrating all our differences.
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An American Story by Kwame AlexanderA picture book in verse that threads together past and present to explore the legacy of slavery during a classroom lesson.
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Goodnight Racism by Ibram X. KendiIllustrations and text show children the language to dream of a better world
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The ABCs of Black History by Rio CortezCulturally evocative illustrations and lyrical text by a Pushcart-nominated poet celebrate historical activists, events and locations that shaped Black history and the fight for equality, in a picture book complemented by a timeline and additional back matter.
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Stamped (for Kids) : Racism, Antiracism, and You by Sonja Cherry-PaulA chapter-book adaptation of the best-selling introduction to the history of racism and antiracism in America explains where racist ideas came from, how racism impacts today’s world and the approaches of leading change activists.
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Our Skin : a First Conversation about Race by Megan Madison"An age-appropriate introduction to the concepts of race, gender, consent and body positivity, developed by early childhood and activism experts, combines clear text with engaging artwork to help the youngest children recognize and confront unjust actions."
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Brown Girl Dreaming
by Jacqueline Woodson
In vivid poems that reflect the joy of finding her voice through writing stories, an award-winning author shares what it was like to grow up in the 1960s and 1970s in both the North and the South
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