Juneteenth
From the Series Celebrating Holidays
On June 19, 1865 – two years after the Emancipation Proclamation – Galveston, Texas became the last place in the country to learn the slaves were free. Today, Juneteenth is a joyful occasion with parades, speeches, music, and more! This engaging book teaches the fascinating origins and traditions of Juneteenth, honoring the freedom of African Americans.
| Interest Level | Kindergarten - Grade 3 |
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| Reading Level | Grade 1 |
| Category | Leveled Readers, Nonfiction |
| Subject | Blastoff! Readers Level 2, Social Studies |
| Copyright | 2019 |
| Publisher | Bellwether Media |
| Imprint | Blastoff! Readers |
| Blastoff! Readers Level | 2 |
| Language | English |
| Number of Pages | 24 |
| Publication Date | 2018-08-01 |
