June 19th, 1865, began as another hot day in Texas. Enslaved African Americans worked in fields, in barns, and in the homes of the white people who owned them. Then a message arrived. Freedom! Slavery had ended! The Civil War had actually ended in April. It took two months for word to reach Texas. Still the joy of that amazing day has never been forgotten. Every year, people all over the United States come together on June 19th to celebrate the end of slavery. Join in the celebration of Juneteenth, a day to remember and honor freedom for all people.
Encourage understanding of diverse cultures. Featuring full-page illustrations, these beautiful editions look at the history and customs associated with various holidays and present early readers with high-interest offerings.
Author: Drew Nelson, Vaunda Micheaux Nelson
Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: First Avenue Editions (Tm)
Published: 01/01/2006
Series: On My Own Holidays (Paperback)
Pages: 48
Weight: 0.23lbs
Size: 8.00h x 6.02w x 0.13d
ISBN: 9780822559740
Language: English
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