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Aurora Hills - Kids - Holiday - Picture Books
J/HOL JP JOHNS
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J/HOL JP JOHNS
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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.
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Central - Kids - Holiday - Picture Books
J/HOL JP REED
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J/HOL JP REED
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Aurora Hills - Kids - Holiday - Picture Books
J/HOL JP REED
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J/HOL JP REED
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Cherrydale - Kids - Holiday - Picture Books
J/HOL JP REED
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J/HOL JP REED
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"A bounce-to-the-beat story, set against the backdrop of a Juneteenth celebration, about a young boy who's afraid of the sounds in the city but is comforted by his older brother, who tells him not to worry: "It's all good in the hood.""--
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Cherrydale - Adult DVD/ Blu-ray
DVD COMEDY BLACK
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DVD COMEDY BLACK
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Shirlington - Adult DVD/ Blu-ray
DVD COMEDY BLACK
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DVD COMEDY BLACK
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The film centers around a group of Black friends who reunite for a Juneteenth weekend getaway only to find themselves trapped in a remote cabin with a twisted killer. Forced to play by his rules, the friends soon realize this ain't no motherf****** game. Directed by Tim Story (Ride Along, Think Like a Man, Barbershop), this film skewers genre tropes and poses the sardonic question: if the entire cast of a horror movie is Black, who dies first?
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The Brightest Day: A Juneteenth Historical Romance Anthology, with a foreword by the inimitable Beverly Jenkins, brings you four novellas highlighting love, light, and hope set over a period of history that's often left in the shadows. Amazing Grace, by Lena Hart: It's the year 1866--the Civil War is over and slavery has ended. Life for 18-year-old Gracie Shaw takes an unexpected turn when she is "encouraged" to marry a man sight-unseen. Boarded on...
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Central - Kids - Holiday - Picture Books
J/HOL JP TAYLO
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J/HOL JP TAYLO
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Aurora Hills - Kids - Holiday - Picture Books
J/HOL JP TAYLO
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J/HOL JP TAYLO
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Cherrydale - Kids - Holiday - Picture Books
J/HOL JP TAYLO
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J/HOL JP TAYLO
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"A Flag for Juneteenth depicts a close-knit community of enslaved African Americans on a plantation in Texas, the day before the announcement is to be made that all enslaved people are free. Young Huldah, who is preparing to celebrate her tenth birthday, can't possibly anticipate how much her life will change that Juneteenth morning. The story follows Huldah and her community as they process the news of their freedom and celebrate together by creating...
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Central - Kids - Holiday - Picture Books
J/HOL JP KINCA
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J/HOL JP KINCA
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Aurora Hills - Kids - Holiday - Picture Books
J/HOL JP KINCA
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J/HOL JP KINCA
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Cherrydale - Kids - Holiday - Picture Books
J/HOL JP KINCA
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J/HOL JP KINCA
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"Deeply emotional, evocative free verse by poet and activist Sojourner Kincaid Rolle traces the solemnity and celebration of Juneteenth from its 1865 origins in Galveston, Texas to contemporary observances all over the United States. This is an ode to the strength of Black Americans and a call to remember and honor a holiday whose importance reverberates far beyond the borders of Texas"--
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Central - Adult Fiction
F ELL
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F ELL
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Cherrydale - Adult Fiction
F ELLIS
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F ELLIS
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Columbia Pike - Adult Fiction
F ELLIS
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F ELLIS
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"Tell me what happened while there's still time, demands the dying Senator Adam Sunraider to the itinerate preacher whom he calls Daddy Hickman. As a young man, Sunraider was Bliss, an orphan taken in by Hickman and raised to be a preacher like himself. Bliss's history encompasses the joys of young southern boyhood; bucolic days as a filmmaker, lovemaking in a field in the Oklahoma sun. And behind it all lies a mystery: how did this chosen child become...
8) Juneteenth
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Central - Kids Holiday Easy Reader - F
J/HOL JE YELLOW KOEST
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J/HOL JE YELLOW KOEST
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Aurora Hills - Kids Holiday Easy Reader - F
J/HOL JE YELLOW KOEST
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J/HOL JE YELLOW KOEST
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Cherrydale - Kids Holiday Easy Reader - F
J/HOL JE YELLOW KOEST
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J/HOL JE YELLOW KOEST
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"Relevant images match informative text in this introduction to Juneteenth. Intended for students in kindergarten through third grade"--
9) Juneteenth
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Central - Kids - Holiday - Picture Books
J/HOL JP GARRE
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J/HOL JP GARRE
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Aurora Hills - Kids - Holiday - Picture Books
J/HOL JP GARRE
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J/HOL JP GARRE
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Cherrydale - Kids - Holiday - Picture Books
J/HOL JP GARRE
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J/HOL JP GARRE
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An African American family attends a modern-day Juneteenth parade in Galveston, Texas (the birthplace of the holiday). Text includes lines from "Lift Every Voice and Sing."
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Central - Kids Holiday - Nonfiction
J/HOL 394.263 LEE
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J/HOL 394.263 LEE
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Columbia Pike - Kids Holiday - Nonfiction
J/HOL 394.263 LEE
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J/HOL 394.263 LEE
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Shirlington - Kids Holiday - Nonfiction
J/HOL 394.263 LEE
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J/HOL 394.263 LEE
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"An engaging way to introduce the history of slavery and freedom to children in words they can understand. Ms. Opal highlights the celebration of Juneteenth and the importance of commemorating this milestone all across America"--Amazon.com.
11) Juneteenth
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Central - Kids Holiday - Nonfiction
J/HOL 394.263 CRAYT
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J/HOL 394.263 CRAYT
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"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"--
12) Juneteenth
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Central - Kids Holiday - Nonfiction
J/HOL 394.263 DOLBE
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J/HOL 394.263 DOLBE
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"Learn the basics about Juneteenth, also called Emancipation Day or Freedom Day, and how the holiday celebrates the emancipation of slaves in the United States"--
13) Juneteenth
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Central - Kids Holiday - Nonfiction
J/HOL 394.263 WINN
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J/HOL 394.263 WINN
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Columbia Pike - Kids Holiday - Nonfiction
J/HOL 394.263 WINN
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J/HOL 394.263 WINN
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Shirlington - Kids Holiday - Nonfiction
J/HOL 394.263 WINN
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J/HOL 394.263 WINN
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"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....
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Central - Kids Holiday - Nonfiction
J/HOL 641.568 AGOST
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J/HOL 641.568 AGOST
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Columbia Pike - Kids Holiday - Nonfiction
J/HOL 641.568 AGOST
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J/HOL 641.568 AGOST
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Shirlington - Kids Holiday - Nonfiction
J/HOL 641.568 AGOST
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J/HOL 641.568 AGOST
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"A commemoration of the end of slavery in the United States, the Juneteenth holiday has been observed in the Black community for over 150 years. In The Juneteenth Cookbook, Alliah L. Agostini, author of the popular children's book The Juneteenth Story-which won the 2022 Black Kid Lit Award for Best Historical title-brings the tradition to your home through historically accurate recipes and educational family activities. With captivating illustrations...
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Central - Kids - Holiday - Picture Books
J/HOL JP COOPE
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J/HOL JP COOPE
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Shirlington - Kids - Holiday - Picture Books
J/HOL JP COOPE
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J/HOL JP COOPE
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Westover - Kids - Holiday - Picture Books
J/HOL JP COOPE
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J/HOL JP COOPE
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Glencarlyn - Kids Read-A-Long - Fiction
J/RA JP COOPE
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J/RA JP COOPE
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Mazie is ready to celebrate liberty. She is ready to celebrate freedom. She is ready to celebrate a great day in American history. The day her ancestors were no longer slaves. Mazie remembers the struggles and the triumph, as she gets ready to celebrate Juneteenth.
16) Juneteenth is
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Central - Kids - Holiday - Picture Books
J/HOL JP TRIPP
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J/HOL JP TRIPP
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Aurora Hills - Kids - Holiday - Picture Books
J/HOL JP TRIPP
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J/HOL JP TRIPP
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Cherrydale - Kids - Holiday - Picture Books
J/HOL JP TRIPP
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J/HOL JP TRIPP
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"Juneteenth is the smell of brisket filling the air. Juneteenth is the sounds of music, dancing, and cheering ringing from the parade outside. It is love. It is prayer. It is friends and relatives coming together to commemorate freedom, hope for tomorrow, and one another. This book is an ode to the history of the Black community in the United States, a tribute to Black joy, and a portrait of familial love."--
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A young girl, who has just moved to her parents' hometown, realizes that she has come home after the African American emancipation celebration of Juneteenth.
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Cherrydale - Kids Holiday - Nonfiction
J/HOL 394.263 WYETH
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J/HOL 394.263 WYETH
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Columbia Pike - Kids Holiday - Nonfiction
J/HOL 394.263 WYETH
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J/HOL 394.263 WYETH
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Glencarlyn - Kids Holiday - Nonfiction
J/HOL 394.263 WYETH
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J/HOL 394.263 WYETH
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"Learn more about Juneteenth, a holiday that celebrates the end of chattel slavery in the United States in this Step 3 History Reader"--
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Central - Kids Holiday - Nonfiction
J/HOL 394.263 AGOST
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J/HOL 394.263 AGOST
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Aurora Hills - Kids Holiday - Nonfiction
J/HOL 394.263 AGOST
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J/HOL 394.263 AGOST
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Cherrydale - Kids Holiday - Nonfiction
J/HOL 394.263 AGOST
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J/HOL 394.263 AGOST
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"With 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. On June 19, 1865--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...
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"Juneteenth has been touted as a national day celebrating the end of slavery. Observances from coast to coast have turned this event into part of the national conversation about race, slavery, and how Americans understand, acknowledge, and explain what has been called the national 'original sin.' But, why Juneteenth? Where did this celebration--which promises to become a national holiday--come from? What is the origin story? What are the facts, and...