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8 Children's Books About Juneteenth

On June 19, we celebrate Juneteenth, but what exactly is Juneteenth?

Okay, imagine a big party where everyone celebrates because it’s like the birthday of freedom for some people. Juneteenth is a special day when we remember when all the people who were enslaved in the United States found out they were free. It’s like a big happy day to remember and celebrate when everyone got to be free together. Some people celebrate with music, dancing, yummy food, and lots of fun! It’s a day of joy and remembering how important freedom is for everyone. How will you celebrate?

Want ways to explain the importance of Juneteenth to a young child? Try reading a book about it!
• Juneteenth for Mazie by Floyd Cooper
• The Juneteenth Story: Celebrating the End of Slavery in the United States by Alliah L. Agostini
• Jayylen’s Juneteenth Surprise by Lavaille Lavette
• Free at Last: A Juneteenth Poem by Sojourner Kincaid Rolle
• Juneteenth Is by Natasha Tripplett
• A Flag for Juneteenth by Kim Taylor
• All Different Now: Juneteenth, the First Day of Freedom by Angela Johnson
• The Year We Learned to Fly by Jacqueline Woodson
Visit your local library to check out these books, or to find new favorites.

Thank you for going us on our final family outing for the fall semester! We have enjoyed these outings and spending some time with all of our families outside of the center so much! Enjoy the winter break.

Thank you all for joining us for our final toddler make-n-take!