It’s been four years since a proclamation was put forth making Juneteenth a federal holiday. Some people are still learning about the history and significance of Juneteenth. For classroom, home, and community reading, explore these eight books about Juneteenth for older readers. Then take a look at the picture book titles in Freedom Day!: 18 Picture Books for Juneteenth. Happy June and Juneteenth!
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1. Freedom Celebration: A Juneteenth Party
Angela Dalton | Keisha Morris | HarperCollins | May 6, 2025 | Chp Bk
2. Juneteenth Celebrates Freedom
Myra Faye Turner | Markia Jenai | Capstone Press | August 1, 2023 | Chp Bk
3. The Real History of Juneteenth
Elliott Smith | Lerner Publications | January 1, 2023 | Chp Bk
Arlisha Norwood | Rockridge Press | May 24, 2022 | Chp Bk
5. Juneteenth: Our Day of Freedom
Sharon Dennis Wyeth | Kim Holt | Random House BYR | May 10, 2022 | Chp Bk
Shelia P. Moses | Gillian Flint | Philomel Books | December 26, 2023 | Chp Bk
Kirsti Jewel | Who HQ | Manuel Gutierrez | Penguin Workshop | April 5, 2022 | MG
8. Juneteenth
Vaunda Micheaux Nelson | Drew Nelson | Mark Schroder | First Avenue Editions | January 1, 2006 | Chp Bk
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