Ellis is a local Houston author and writer of the Sophie Washington series. Though nonfiction, her lyrical picture book is narrated in the voice of the Emancipation Park in Houston, TX, exploring its history and promise. Land for the park was…
Throughout the book, readers follow a little girl named Alliah and her grandparents as they prepare for their Juneteenth festivities. Chapters focus on drinks, appetizers, mains, sides, and desserts, with interspersed sections about the history and…
Gloria invites readers to come to her family barbecue, celebrating an important day in African American history, Juneteenth. Using accessible language with only four or five sentences per page, Gloria and her relatives explain the history behind the…
Poet/playwright/producer and National Book Award finalist Moses presents the latest “She Persisted” chapter book. Chilton's mature, resounding voice underscores Opal Lee’s resilience through almost a century of accomplishments—from fearless child to…
Opal Lee (b. 1926), a Black activist and storyteller known as the "Grandmother of Juneteenth" because of her work to make Juneteenth a nationally recognized holiday, including--per back matter--her cross-country U.S. walk to collect petition…
A young Black girl joins her community to celebrate Juneteenth. Taking in the sights, sounds, and smells of the block party, which includes delicious foods, vendors, games, and more, the protagonist asks members of her family and neighborhood, “What…
Agostini's debut sketches a well-contextualized American history of enslaved Black persons, demonstrating that the end of slavery was merely a first step: "Independence Day did not free them. It would take eighty-nine more years until enslaved…
Each letter provides an important fact about the holiday and the significance of the fact. Readers will find information on how different cultures celebrate Juneteenth worldwide; the meaning behind the flag; and the “grandmother” of this national…
A young Black boy is celebrating Juneteenth with his mom, dad, and big brother, but he worries about going to such a big, loud celebration. Several things happen on the way that increase his anxiety, but each time his brother lovingly reassures him…
With striking, large acrylic artwork and poetic short text, Pumphrey and Wynter collaborate to show the history and meaning of Juneteenth. The repeated phrase “How would you…” starts different questions in connection with the plight of African…
