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Juneteenth
Contributor(s): Nelson, Drew (Author), Nelson, Vaunda Micheaux (Author), Schroder, Mark (Illustrator)

ISBN: 0822559749 ISBN-13: 9780822559740
Publisher: First Avenue Editions (Tm)

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Binding Type: Paperback - See All Available Formats & Editions
Published: January 2006
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Additional Information

BISAC Categories:
- Juvenile Nonfiction | Holidays & Celebrations - Other, Nonreligious
- Juvenile Nonfiction | People & Places - United States - African-american
- Juvenile Nonfiction | Readers - Beginner

Dewey: 394.263

LCCN: 2005015334

Age Level: 7-10

Grade Level: 2-5

Guided Reading: O (Grade 3)

Series: On My Own Holidays (Paperback)

Physical Information: 0.13" H x 6.02" W x 8" L (0.23 lbs) 48 pages

Themes:
- Ethnic Orientation - African American
- Event - Holiday

Features: Glossary, Ikids, Illustrated, Price on Product

Review Citations: Booklist 02/01/2006 pg. 69
Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2006 pg. 380 - Recommended, Satisfactory

Accelerated Reader Info

Quiz #: 102739
Reading Level: 4.5 Interest Level: Lower Grades Point Value: 0.5

Descriptions, Reviews, Etc.

Publisher Description:

June 19th, 1865, began as another hot day in Texas. Enslaved African Americans worked in fields, in barns, and in the homes of the white people who owned them. Then a message arrived. Freedom Slavery had ended The Civil War had actually ended in April. It took two months for word to reach Texas. Still the joy of that amazing day has never been forgotten. Every year, people all over the United States come together on June 19th to celebrate the end of slavery. Join in the celebration of Juneteenth, a day to remember and honor freedom for all people.

Contributor Bio(s): Nelson, Vaunda Micheaux: -

Vaunda Micheaux Nelson is the author of The Book Itch, as well as three Coretta Scott King Award-winning books: No Crystal Stair, Bad News for Outlaws, and Almost to Freedom. She is a former youth services librarian in New Mexico. Visit her online vaundanelson.com.

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