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.
| ISBN: | 9781546002161 |
| Publication date: | 12th May 2022 |
| Author: | Dorena Williamson |
| Illustrator: | Markia Jenai |
| Publisher: | WorthyKids an imprint of Little, Brown |
| Format: | Board book |
| Pagination: | 24 pages |
| Genres: |
History Children’s / Teenage general interest: Celebrations, holidays, festivals and special events People / Places |