
The Juneteenth Alphabet
Andrea Underwood Petifer(Author)
Poisoned Pen Press
Published on 1. May 2025
Book
Hardback
40 pages
978-1-4642-1901-6 (ISBN)
Description
Celebrate Juneteenth with this heartfelt introduction for kids ages 3 to 6.
A is for ancestors, and B is for Black. There is a complex history behind Juneteenth-but in The Juneteenth Alphabet, kids (and adults) can find celebratory moments of joy and inspiration as they learn about the origins and traditions of this day of freedom (for all!). Includes a glossary of important words and a list of websites for further reading.
A is for ancestors, and B is for Black. There is a complex history behind Juneteenth-but in The Juneteenth Alphabet, kids (and adults) can find celebratory moments of joy and inspiration as they learn about the origins and traditions of this day of freedom (for all!). Includes a glossary of important words and a list of websites for further reading.
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Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Publishing group
Sourcebooks, Inc
Target group
Children/juvenile
Interest Age: From 3 to 6 years
Product notice
Picture book
Dimensions
Height: 208 mm
Width: 208 mm
Thickness: 13 mm
Weight
295 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-4642-1901-6 (9781464219016)
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Ana Latese, an African American illustrator, with passion is to produce beautiful imagery inspired by vibrant colors, magical elements, and joy.
She enjoys using different lighting situations to help enhance her storytelling and give a warm feeling to her illustrations. Ana has worked with clients such as the Washington Post, Penguin Random House, Hulu, and Scholastic. When she's not illustrating, she loves to play video games, drink a nice cup of tea at a cafe, or binge watch Criminal Minds.
As a black artist, most of the pieces that she draws is her attempt to promote a world where black and brown children are seen, heard, valued, and validated. Quoted from one of her favorite artists, Faith Ringgold, "You can't sit around and wait for somebody to say who you are. You need to write it and paint it and do it."v
She enjoys using different lighting situations to help enhance her storytelling and give a warm feeling to her illustrations. Ana has worked with clients such as the Washington Post, Penguin Random House, Hulu, and Scholastic. When she's not illustrating, she loves to play video games, drink a nice cup of tea at a cafe, or binge watch Criminal Minds.
As a black artist, most of the pieces that she draws is her attempt to promote a world where black and brown children are seen, heard, valued, and validated. Quoted from one of her favorite artists, Faith Ringgold, "You can't sit around and wait for somebody to say who you are. You need to write it and paint it and do it."v