"Juneteenth, also called Freedom Day and Emancipation Day, commemorates the ending of slavery in the United States. Readers will discover the history behind the day and find out ways to celebrate on their own. Additional features to aid comprehension include activities and poetry, informative sidebars, a table of contents, a phonetic glossary, sources for further research, an index, and an introduction to the author and illustrator."--Amazon.com.

"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 year...

On January 1, 1863, our history books proudly proclaimed the end of slavery in the United States. While the correct documents were signed and addresses were made, the slaves in Galveston, Texas remained in bondage. It was not until June 19, 1865 that they would be released from their chains when the Union soldiers arrived. Juneteenth: It’s a Celebration by Chasity Collins explores the story of the last group of slaves set free by the Emancipation...