Juneteenth became a federal holiday in 2021. Borrow a picture book and learn about the holiday together as a family as part of our nation’s commemoration of the end of slavery.
Bringing to life the 150-year story of Emancipation Park in Houston, Texas, and the origins of Juneteenth, this moving picture book, with lyrical text and vibrant artwork, is an ode to the struggle, triumph, courage and joy of Black America.
A young Black child experiences the magic of the Juneteenth parade for the first time with their family as they come to understand the purpose of the party that happens every year—and why they celebrate their African American history!
A renowned antibias and antiracist educator introduces readers to 18 holidays, including Juneteenth, Mardi Gras, Holi, Homecoming, Onam and Yom Kippur, with the help of a diverse group of kids in America who share how they celebrate all year long!
While gathering in Galveston, Texas, for a cherished family tradition — Grandma’s annual retelling of the story of Juneteenth, the holiday commemorating the end of slavery in the U.S. — 8-year-old David learns all about this historic day in history.
To celebrate Black history and culture and to commemorate the 155th anniversary of Juneteenth, a Grammy Award-winning musician presents a song that tells the story of a people who would not be moved and the music that sustained them.
Featuring illustrations by the New York Times best-selling illustrator of I am Enough, this stunning picture book celebrates the life and legacy of a modern-day Black leader while sharing a message of hope, unity, joy and strength.
This blog post was created by librarians from Park City Library with help of information found in NoveList – a database which is free with your library card. NoveList is a comprehensive reading recommendation resource.