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Juneteenth
Publication Information
Ann Arbor, Michigan : Cherry Lake Publishing, [2022]
Physical Description
32 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 23 cm.
Audience
Grades 4-6 Cherry Lake Publishing.
Summary
"The Racial Justice in America: Histories series explores moments and eras in America's history that have been ignored or misrepresented in education due to racial bias. Juneteenth explores the history around the celebration in a comprehensive, honest, and age-appropriate way. Developed in conjunction with educator, advocate, and author Kelisa Wing to reach children of all races and encourage them to approach our history with open eyes and minds. Books include 21st Century Skills and content, as well as activities created by Wing. Also includes a table of contents, glossary, index, author biography, sidebars, educational matter, and activities"--
Notes
Includes index.
Contents
- What is Juneteenth?
- Slavery and the Emancipation Proclamation
- After the Civil War
- Celebrating Juneteenth through history
- Juneteenth today : its meaning and its legacy.