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5) Kwanzaa
Author
Publisher
Heinemann Library
Pub. Date
[2011]
Language
English
Description
Introduces Kwanzaa, including the origins of the holiday, the seven principles it teaches, why the holiday is important, and how it is celebrated today.
Presenta Kwanzaa, incluyendo los orígenes de la fiesta, los siete principios que enseña, ¿por qué el día de fiesta es importante, y la forma en que se celebra hoy.
6) Kwanzaa
Author
Publisher
Childrens Press
Pub. Date
[1990]
Language
English
Description
Discusses the holiday in which Afro-Americans celebrate their roots and cultural heritage from Africa. How one American family celebrates the 7-day December holiday of Kwanzaa.
Author
Publisher
Unity Unlimited Inc
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
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Description
"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.
9) Juneteenth
Author
Publisher
Bellwether Media
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
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Description
"Relevant images match informative text in this introduction to Juneteenth. Intended for students in kindergarten through third grade"--
10) Juneteenth
Author
Series
Publisher
The Child's World
Pub. Date
©2021.
Language
English
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Description
"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"--
Author
Pub. Date
2022
Language
English
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Formats
Description
"On June 19, 1865, a group of enslaved men, women, and children in Texas gathered around a Union soldier and listened as he read the most remarkable words they would ever hear. They were no longer enslaved: they were free. The inhumane practice of forced labor with no pay was now illegal in all of the United States. This news was cause for celebration, so the group of people jumped in excitement, danced, and wept tears of joy. They did not know it...
12) Kwanzaa
Author
Series
Publisher
Pebble Explore, An Imprint of Capstone
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
"Kwanzaa is about celebrating! It honors African American heritage. Some people mark the holiday by lighting the kinara. Families and friends gather to eat a big feast. Readers will discover how a shared holiday can have multiple traditions and be celebrated in all sorts of ways"--
13) Juneteenth
Author
Series
Publisher
Pebble, a Capstone imprint
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
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Description
"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"--
Author
Series
Publisher
PowerKids Press
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
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Description
"Juneteenth, which is celebrated each year on June 19, commemorates the end of slavery in the United States. Interestingly, this holiday began in 1865--more than two years after President Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation. News spread much slower back then, and when slaves in Texas finally learned of their freedom, the holiday was born. In this book, readers are given an in-depth look at the history of Juneteenth, including the events leading...
Author
Publisher
Schwartz & Wade Books
Pub. Date
2017.
Language
English
Description
From Newbery Honor winner Patricia C. McKissack and two-time Caldecott Honor winner Brian Pinkney comes an extraordinary must-have collection of classic playtime favorites. This very special book is sure to become a treasured keepsake for African American families and will inspire joy in all who read it. Parents and grandparents will delight in sharing this exuberant book with the children in their lives. Here is a songbook, a storybook, a poetry...
Author
Publisher
Tommy Nelson, an imprint of Thomas Nelson
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
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Description
"The true story of Black activist Opal Lee and her vision of Juneteenth as a holiday for everyone will inspire children to be brave and make a difference. Growing up in Texas, Opal knew the history of Juneteenth, but she soon discovered that most Americans had never heard of the holiday that represents the nation's creed of "freedom for all.""--
"The true story of Black activist Opal Lee and her vision of Juneteenth as a holiday for everyone celebrates...
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