Juneteenth
Published on 9. April 2026
Book
Hardback
48 pages
978-1-83600-094-5 (ISBN)
Description
Celebrate Freedom Day with a vibrant, joy-filled journey through the history and traditions of Juneteenth!
Discover the meaning behind this important celebration that commemorates the end of slavery in the United States. Follow Jeremiah and his family as they prepare to honour Juneteenth and show how they celebrate Black culture and history all year round.
From community projects and visits to historic landmarks to learning about Black history and achievements, this beautifully illustrated book radiates Black joy and champions community spirit.
When June 19 arrives, join the family as they:
Pray and thank their ancestors
Fly special flags and enjoy traditional Juneteenth recipes
Attend the big town parade, then head home for a lively party with music and dancing
Feast on Southern soul food, BBQ and Jeremiah's famous red velvet cupcakes
End the day with fireworks and heartfelt wishes for a happy Freedom Day ?
Along the way, you will:
Meet relatable characters and learn about important people and events that shaped Black history
Write their own freedom song and create a freedom flag
Bake delicious tea cakes for their Juneteenth celebration
The book also includes 16 pages of extra content - history, crafts, recipes, activities and a quiz - to bring learning to life and deepen understanding of Juneteenth.
Part of the Celebrations & Festivals series, this engaging picture book is perfect for families and classrooms. With its gentle, age-appropriate voice and stunning illustrations, it offers a joyful, informative introduction to one of America's most important holidays.
Discover other titles in this series: Christmas, Dia de Muertos, Diwali, Easter, Halloween, Hannukah, Holi, Luna
Discover the meaning behind this important celebration that commemorates the end of slavery in the United States. Follow Jeremiah and his family as they prepare to honour Juneteenth and show how they celebrate Black culture and history all year round.
From community projects and visits to historic landmarks to learning about Black history and achievements, this beautifully illustrated book radiates Black joy and champions community spirit.
When June 19 arrives, join the family as they:
Pray and thank their ancestors
Fly special flags and enjoy traditional Juneteenth recipes
Attend the big town parade, then head home for a lively party with music and dancing
Feast on Southern soul food, BBQ and Jeremiah's famous red velvet cupcakes
End the day with fireworks and heartfelt wishes for a happy Freedom Day ?
Along the way, you will:
Meet relatable characters and learn about important people and events that shaped Black history
Write their own freedom song and create a freedom flag
Bake delicious tea cakes for their Juneteenth celebration
The book also includes 16 pages of extra content - history, crafts, recipes, activities and a quiz - to bring learning to life and deepen understanding of Juneteenth.
Part of the Celebrations & Festivals series, this engaging picture book is perfect for families and classrooms. With its gentle, age-appropriate voice and stunning illustrations, it offers a joyful, informative introduction to one of America's most important holidays.
Discover other titles in this series: Christmas, Dia de Muertos, Diwali, Easter, Halloween, Hannukah, Holi, Luna
Reviews / Votes
"A comprehensive and accessible look at one family's Juneteenth traditions, deftly weaving in events and faces from the past, themes of unity and joy, and important symbols of the Black community's celebration." * School Library Journal *More details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Quarto Publishing PLC
Target group
Children/juvenile
US School Grade: From Kindergarten to First Grade, Interest Age: From 5 to 7 years
Product notice
sewn/stitched
Cloth over boards
Dimensions
Height: 218 mm
Width: 222 mm
Thickness: 12 mm
Weight
358 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-83600-094-5 (9781836000945)
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Persons
Tonya Abari is a multigenre storyteller for both children and adults. She is the author of many celebrated books for children, including Locs, Not Dreads; Let's Celebrate Juneteenth; and My Hair, My Crown. Tonya's words for adults have appeared in Essence, USA Today, AllRecipes, Good Housekeeping, AARP, Parents, PBS Kids and many more. Tonya lives and writes in Nashville, Tennessee, where she can be found reading, visiting historic landmarks, or frolicking in and around town with her spouse and children, all whose names also begin with "T".