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Juneteenth

By Tonya Abari
Series: Celebrations & Festivals
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Discover the joy and meaning of Juneteenth, a very special celebration that commemorates the end of slavery in the United States. Jeremiah and his family are preparing to honour Freedom Day, join them to learn more about how and why it is celebrated. Embark on a... Read More
Format: Hardback
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Follow Jeremiah and his family as they celebrate Juneteenth and honour their culture and history in this joyful and informative picture book.

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Discover the joy and meaning of Juneteenth, a very special celebration that commemorates the end of slavery in the United States. Jeremiah and his family are preparing to honour Freedom Day, join them to learn more about how and why it is celebrated.

Embark on a journey of learning and discovery with Celebrations & Festivals: Juneteenth, a beautifully illustrated, narrative non-fiction picture book designed for children. This engaging and informative book takes young readers through the history and significance of Freedom Day, told with a gentle, age-appropriate voice.

Jeremiah is excited for Juneteenth, but first, he wants to show how he and his family honour their culture and history all year round. Join them as they work on community projects, visit historic landmarks, learn about Black history, and celebrate the achievements and contributions of African Americans.

When 19th June arrives, they pray and thank their ancestors, fly special flags, make yummy Juneteenth recipes, and attend the big parade in town. Then it's back home for a party, where they celebrate with music, dancing, and laughter. There's a big BBQ, southern soul food, and lots of treats, including Jeremiah's delicious red velvet cupcakes! In the evening, they go to watch the fireworks in their neighbourhood and wish each other a happy Freedom Day. Follow young relatable characters and their parents as they honour their culture and history and celebrate Juneteenth, radiating Black joy and championing community.

Learn about important people and events that shaped Black history.

Write your own freedom song and create your own freedom flag.

Bake some delicious tea cakes for your Juneteenth celebrations.

Contains 16 pages of extra non-fiction content, including history, crafts, recipes, activities, and a quiz that bring the learning experience to life, encouraging young minds to engage with and understand the importance of Juneteenth. Perfect for families, educators, and young readers, this book is a celebration of Black joy. Discover more with other titles in this delightful Celebrations & Festivals series!

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781836000945

Publisher: Quarto Publishing PLC

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 09 April 2026

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: words & pictures

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Ashley Evans

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 10.0mm

Width: 216.0mm

Height: 216.0mm

Weight: 390g

Pages: 48

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About the Author

Tonya Abari is a multigenre storyteller for both children and adults. She is the author of many celebrated books for children, including Locs, Not Dreads; Let's Celebrate Juneteenth; and My Hair, My Crown. Tonya's words for adults have appeared in Essence, USA Today, AllRecipes, Good Housekeeping, AARP, Parents, PBS Kids and many more. Tonya lives and writes in Nashville, Tennessee, where she can be found reading, visiting historic landmarks, or frolicking in and around town with her spouse and children, all whose names also begin with "T".

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