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On June 19, 1865, a group of enslaved men, women, and children in Texas gathered around a Union solder and listened as he read the most remarkable words they would ever hear. They were no longer enslaved: they were free. The inhumane practice of forced labor with no pay was now illegal in all of the United States. This news was cause for celebration, so the group of people jumped in excitement, danced, and wept tears of joy. They did not know it at the time, but their joyous celebration of freedom would become a holiday—Juneteenth—that is observed each year by more and more Americans.
Author Kirsti Jewel shares stories from Juneteenth celebrations, both past and present, and chronicles the history that led to the creation of this joyous day.
With 80 black-and-white illustrations and an engaging 16-page photo insert, readers will be excited to read this latest addition to Who HQ!
- Kirsti Jewel - Author
- Who HQ - Author
- Manuel Gutierrez - Illustrator
Kindle Book
- Release date: April 5, 2022
OverDrive Read
- ISBN: 9780593384718
- Release date: April 5, 2022
EPUB ebook
- ISBN: 9780593384718
- File size: 54132 KB
- Release date: April 5, 2022
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English
Levels
ATOS Level:6.4
Lexile® Measure:960
Interest Level:4-8(MG)
Text Difficulty:5-6
On June 19, 1865, a group of enslaved men, women, and children in Texas gathered around a Union solder and listened as he read the most remarkable words they would ever hear. They were no longer enslaved: they were free. The inhumane practice of forced labor with no pay was now illegal in all of the United States. This news was cause for celebration, so the group of people jumped in excitement, danced, and wept tears of joy. They did not know it at the time, but their joyous celebration of freedom would become a holiday—Juneteenth—that is observed each year by more and more Americans.
Author Kirsti Jewel shares stories from Juneteenth celebrations, both past and present, and chronicles the history that led to the creation of this joyous day.
With 80 black-and-white illustrations and an engaging 16-page photo insert, readers will be excited to read this latest addition to Who HQ!
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Details
Publisher:
Penguin Young Readers Group
Awards:Kindle Book
Release date: April 5, 2022
OverDrive Read
ISBN: 9780593384718
Release date: April 5, 2022
EPUB ebook
ISBN: 9780593384718
File size: 54132 KB
Release date: April 5, 2022
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Creators
- Kirsti Jewel - Author
- Who HQ - Author
- Manuel Gutierrez - Illustrator
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Formats
Kindle Book
OverDrive Read
EPUB ebook
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Languages
English
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Levels
ATOS Level: 6.4
Lexile® Measure: 960
Interest Level: 4-8(MG)
Text Difficulty: 5-6
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Reviews
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