Happy Juneteenth!
Here is a list of books to read with children about the significance of Juneteenth:
"All Different now: Juneteenth, the First Day of Freedom" by Angela Johnson, illustrated by E.B. Lewis
"Juneteenth for Mazie" written and illustrated by Floyd Cooper
"The Story of Juneteenth: An Interactive History Adventure" by Steven Otfinoski
"Freedom Over Me: Eleven Slaves, Their Lives and Dreams Brought to Life" by Ashley Bryan
"Black History of Beginners" by Denise Dennis, illustrated by Susan Willmarth
"Wagon Wheels" by Barbara Brenner, illustrated by Don Bolognese
"Freedom's a-Callin Me" by Ntozake Shange, illustrated by Rod Brown
"Dave the Potter: Artist, Poet, Slave" by Laban Carrick Hill, illustrated by Bryan Collier
"Escape from Slavery: Five Journeys to Freedom" by Doreen Rappaport, illustrated by Charles Lilly
"Sulwe" by Lupita Nyong'o
"Brown Girl Dreaming" by Jacqueline Woodson
Here is a list of books to read with adults.
Here is a link to the 13th Amendment of the Constitution, which was ratified approximately six months after Juneteenth.
And, finally, here is a link to the Berklee College of Music's lively rendition of Lift Every Voice and Sing. I recommend you prepare to dance.
And, finally, here is a link to the Berklee College of Music's lively rendition of Lift Every Voice and Sing. I recommend you prepare to dance.
