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Book

Juneteenth

By Winn, Kevin P., author.
Wing, Kelisa, author.

Audience Youth 0-15 years

Published [2022] by Cherry Lake Press, Ann Arbor, Michigan

ISBN 9781534187481

Bib Id 2466980

Description 32 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 23 cm.

"The Racial Justice in America: Histories series explores moments and eras in America's history that have been ignored or misrepresented in education due to racial bias. Juneteenth explores the history around the celebration in a comprehensive, honest, and age-appropriate way. Developed in conjunction with educator, advocate, and author Kelisa Wing to reach children of all races and encourage them to approach our history with open eyes and minds. Books include 21st Century Skills and content, as well as activities created by Wing. Also includes a table of contents, glossary, index, author biography, sidebars, educational matter, and activities"-- ...
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Leader

03438cam a2200601 i 4500

LCCN

2021-010812

ISBN

9781534187481 (hardcover) $

1534187480

9781534188884 (paperback) $14.20

1534188886

Call #

J 394.26 W

Author

Winn, Kevin P., author. http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/n2021012262

Title

Juneteenth

Publication Information

[2022] by Cherry Lake Press, Ann Arbor, Michigan :

Description

32 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 23 cm.

Note

Includes index.

Contents

What is Juneteenth? -- Slavery and the Emancipation Proclamation -- After the Civil War -- Celebrating Juneteenth through history -- Juneteenth today : its meaning and its legacy.

Summary

Audience

Grades 4-6

Subject

Juneteenth--Juvenile literature.

African Americans--Texas--History--Juvenile literature.

Slaves--Emancipation--United States--Juvenile literature.

African Americans--Anniversaries, etc.--Juvenile literature.

Added Author

Wing, Kelisa, author. http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/n2020048938

Series

Racial justice in America: histories.