black history
CELEBRATING JUNETEENTH
Illustrated by Kathleen Petelinsek
The Child’s World, August 1, 2021
ISBN: 1503853896
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.”