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1) Juneteenth
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Learn about how freedom came to the slaves in June 1865.
4) Kwanzaa
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English
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"Developed by literacy experts and educators for students in PreK through grade two, this book introduces beginning readers to Kwanzaa through simple, predictable text and related photos"--
6) Kwanzaa
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"Explores the history, traditions, and features of Kwanzaa."--
7) Kwanzaa
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"Relevant images match informative text in this introduction to Kwanzaa. Intended for students in kindergarten through third grade"--
8) Juneteenth
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You will learn about this American holiday and the ways people celebrate it. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage emergent readers as they explore this unique holiday.
9) Juneteenth
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"Learn the basics about Juneteenth, also called Emancipation Day or Freedom Day, and how the holiday celebrates the emancipation of slaves in the United States"--
11) Juneteenth
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"Juneteenth celebrates the emancipation of enslaved people in the United States. Across the country, people observe the day with speeches, poetry readings, festivals, picnics, street fairs, and family reunions. It is a day for people to come together and continue working toward equality. Readers will discover how a shared holiday can have multiple traditions and be celebrated in all sorts of ways"--
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"Kwanzaa is based on seven principles that aid those celebrating in looking at their past and heritage. They think about who they are now and use this knowledge to plan for a bright future. The holiday's founder, Maulana Karenga, believes that the message of Kwanzaa is universal : "Any message that is good for a particular people speaks not just to that people. It speaks to the world."--
13) Juneteenth
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Bellwether Media
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"Relevant images match informative text in this introduction to Juneteenth. Intended for students in kindergarten through third grade"--
14) Juneteenth
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Español
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Simple text and photographs introduce young readers to the African American holiday of Juneteenth.
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"At its center, Juneteenth is a celebration of freedom. It's a holiday that connects Black Americans with the history of enslaved people in the United States. It encourages them to come together and work toward a future where freedom means more than just not being enslaved. It means equality"--
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"Juneteenth, which is celebrated each year on June 19, commemorates the end of slavery in the United States. Interestingly, this holiday began in 1865--more than two years after President Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation. News spread much slower back then, and when slaves in Texas finally learned of their freedom, the holiday was born. In this book, readers are given an in-depth look at the history of Juneteenth, including the events leading...
17) Juneteenth
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"Early fluent readers will learn about the history of Juneteenth, including when, where, and who first celebrated Emancipation Day, its meaning, the traditions associated with it, and how African American people around the United States celebrate independence today"--Provided by publisher.
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"After World War I, many African Americans found a welcoming home in Paris while the fight for civil rights continued in the United States. African American soldiers, writers, performers, and activists influenced French society. Blacks in Paris: African American Culture in Europe explores the legacy of African Americans in Paris."--
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Penguin Workshop
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[2022]
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English
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"On June 19, 1865, a group of enslaved men, women, and children in Texas gathered around a Union soldier 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...
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Schwartz & Wade Books
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2017.
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English
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Parents and grandparents will delight in sharing this exuberant book with the children in their lives. Here is a songbook, a storybook, a poetry collection, and much more, all rolled into one. Find a partner for hand claps such as "Eenie, Meenie, Sassafreeny," or form a circle for games like "Little Sally Walker." Gather as a family to sing well-loved songs like "Amazing Grace" and "Oh, Freedom," or to read aloud the poetry of such African American...
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