Juneteenth – Freedom Day - is the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the ending of slavery in the United States. Celebrated on June 19th, Juneteenth commemorates African American freedom and honors achievement and advancement. Learn more, reflect, and share with these thoughtful books.
The Undefeated by Kwame Alexander
This poem highlights the unspeakable trauma of slavery, the faith and fire of the civil rights movement, and the grit, passion, and perseverance of some of the world's greatest heroes. Find it >>
The Juneteenth Story: Celebrating the End of Slavery in the United States by Alliah L. Agostini
This introductory history of Juneteenth for kids details the evolution of the holiday commemorating the date the enslaved people of Texas first learned of their freedom. Find it >>
Juneteenth for Mazie by Floyd Cooper
Mazie wants the freedom to stay up late, but her father explains what freedom really means in the story of Juneteenth and how her ancestors celebrated their true freedom. Find it >>
All Different Now: Juneteenth, the First Day of Freedom by Angela Johnson
In 1865, members of a family start their day as slaves, working in a Texas cotton field, and end it celebrating their freedom on what came to be known as Juneteenth. Find it >>
Juneteenth by Kevin P. Winn
Juneteenth explores the history around the celebration in a comprehensive, honest, and age-appropriate way. Find it >>