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An intimate look at Juneteenth, this story is a warm exploration of a family and a community. Juneteenth is the smell of brisket filling the air. Juneteenth is the sounds of music, dancing, and cheering ringing from the parade outside. It is love. It is prayer. It is friends and relatives coming together to commemorate freedom, hope for tomorrow, and one another. This book is an ode to the history of the Black community in the United States, a tribute to Black joy, and a portrait of familial love.
Juneteenth Is
Natasha Tripplett
Illustrator:
Daniel J. O’Brien Age Level:
6-9 Genre:
Nonfiction Published:
2024
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