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The Real History of Juneteenth - (Left Out of History (Read Woke (Tm) Books)) by Elliott Smith (Paperback)
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Highlights
- Juneteenth is the celebration of the day enslaved people in Texas were told they were freed--two years after the signing of the Emancipation Proclamation.
- 9-11 Years
- 9.13" x 7.01" Paperback
- 32 Pages
- Social Science, Holidays (non-religious)
- Series Name: Left Out of History (Read Woke (Tm) Books)
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About the Book
"Juneteenth is the celebration of the day enslaved people in Texas were were told they were freed. This book explores Juneteenth's little-told history, from the first Jubilee to the making of a national holiday"--Book Synopsis
Juneteenth is the celebration of the day enslaved people in Texas were told they were freed--two years after the signing of the Emancipation Proclamation. Explore Juneteenth's little-told history, from the first Jubilee to the making of a national holiday.
Have you ever considered what's missing from history books? In Left Out of History, explore the misunderstood and underexamined past in this engaging series. Compelling photographs and primary sources help bring previously buried history to light.
Read Woke(TM) Books are created in partnership with Cicely Lewis, the Read Woke librarian. Inspired by a belief that knowledge is power, Read Woke Books seek to amplify the voices of people of the global majority (people who are of African, Arab, Asian, and Latin American descent and identify as not white), provide information about groups that have been disenfranchised, share perspectives of people who have been underrepresented or oppressed, challenge social norms and disrupt the status quo, and encourage readers to take action in their community.
Review Quotes
"A strong series that provides a fuller representation of historical events."--School Library Journal
-- (4/1/2023 12:00:00 AM)"These books will broaden library history collections by adding information and perspectives that more traditional volumes may have ignored."--Booklist
-- (1/15/2023 12:00:00 AM)