Coquitlam Public Library

Juneteenth

Label
Juneteenth
Language
eng
Index
no index present
Literary Form
non fiction
Main title
Juneteenth
Medium
electronic resource
Nature of contents
dictionaries
Series statement
Blastoff! readers: celebrating holidays
Summary
On June 19, 1865 - two years after the Emancipation Proclamation - Galveston, Texas became the last place in the country to learn the slaves were free. Today, Juneteenth is a joyful occasion with parades, speeches, music, and more! This engaging book teaches the fascinating origins and traditions of Juneteenth, honoring the freedom of African Americans
Target audience
juvenile
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