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Crayton, Lisa A.,

Juneteenth / by Lisa A. Crayton. - 32 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 24 cm. - Traditions and celebrations . - Traditions and celebrations (Pebble (Firm)) .

"Pebble Explore" -- Back cover.

Includes bibliographical references (page 31) and index.

All free -- A day to cheer -- Family time -- Community fun -- Learn together -- Glossary.

"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"--

Ages 6-8 Pebble. Grades K-1 Pebble.

ISBN: 9781663903488 1663903484 9781663903501 1663903506

LCCN: 2020045862

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Juneteenth--Juvenile literature.
African Americans--History--Texas--Juvenile literature.
Slaves--Emancipation--United States--Juvenile literature.
African Americans--Anniversaries, etc.--Juvenile literature.
African Americans--Social life and customs--Juvenile literature.

Index Terms--Genre/Form:
Instructional and educational works.
Illustrated works.