{"product_id":"the-juneteenth-story-celebrating-the-end-of-slavery-in-the-united-states-paperback","title":"The Juneteenth Story: Celebrating the End of Slavery in the United States - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eAlliah L. Agostini\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eSawyer Cloud\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eWinner of the 2022 Black Kidlit Award for Best Historical title.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eWith colorful illustrations and a timeline, 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​.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eOn June 19, 1865\u003c\/b\u003e--more than two years after President Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation--the enslaved people of Texas first learned of their freedom. That day became a day of remembrance and celebration that changed and grew from year to year. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eLearn about the events that led to emancipation and why it took so long for the enslaved people in Texas to hear the news.\u003c\/b\u003e The first Juneteenth began as \"Jubilee Day,\" where families celebrated and learned of their new rights as citizens. As Black Texans moved to other parts of the country, they brought their traditions along with them, and Juneteenth continued to grow and develop. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eToday, Juneteenth's powerful spirit has \u003cb\u003eendured through the centuries to become an official holiday in the United States in 2021\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003ci\u003e The Juneteenth Story\u003c\/i\u003e provides an accessible introduction for kids to learn about this important American holiday. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cb\u003eHoliday Celebration\u003c\/b\u003e series from becker\u0026amp;mayer! kids honors the diverse holidays and milestones that shape the cultural fabric of the United States. Though these traditions may have originated elsewhere, brought to our shores by ancestors from around the world, they have endured and evolved to weave the vibrant tapestry of American life. The series includes picture books and their companion kid-friendly cookbooks that share stories uniquely representative of the American experience--an experience that is multilayered, eclectic, inclusive, and joyfully beautiful. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eAlso available from the series: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Juneteenth Cookbook\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Dia de Los Muertos Story\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Dia de Los Muertos Cookbook\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eThe Kwanzaa Story\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBuffalo, New York-native \u003cb\u003eAlliah L. Agostini\u003c\/b\u003e writes to spread joy and truth, and to illuminate the breadth of childhood experiences. Alliah is the award-winning author of a number of books for young readers, including \u003ci\u003eThe Juneteenth Story\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eBIG TUNE\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eOprah Winfrey: A Little Golden Book Biography\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Juneteenth Cookbook\u003c\/i\u003e, and more. She resides in New Jersey with her husband and two children, and has an AB and an MBA from Harvard.\u003cb\u003eSawyer Cloud\u003c\/b\u003e loves sunny days and music. Children's books she has illustrated include \u003ci\u003eJade Braves the Dark\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eDear Mama's Loving Arms\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eOur Favourite Things\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003e Earthbred\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eUnder the Mango Tree\u003c\/i\u003e. If not drawing, she would be singing out loud in her room wearing her favorite fairy costume, and sharing the moment with her online friends. She lives in Madagascar with her family and two pets, Arya the dog and Potter the cat. Her dream is to travel and share her stories with the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 32\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.1 x 10.8 x 8.5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e June 17, 2022\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45800505376965,"sku":"9780760381991","price":17.39,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0757\/6718\/5605\/files\/dua2SKueED9780760381991.webp?v=1781283883","url":"https:\/\/selloorium.com\/products\/the-juneteenth-story-celebrating-the-end-of-slavery-in-the-united-states-paperback","provider":"Selloorium","version":"1.0","type":"link"}