{"product_id":"tell-me-about-juneteenth-9781250908797","title":"Tell Me about Juneteenth","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCelebrate Juneteenth with this empowering picture book!\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOn June 19th, 1865, the last enslaved African Americans were finally freed in Galveston, Texas. Every year, our community comes together to honor this special day. We play hopscotch, eat spice cake, and listen to music, but what about the first Juneteenth? \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAs family and friends recount their memories and stories of Juneteenths past, a young girl learns about the holiday's longstanding history and traditions. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFilled with bright art, accessible language, and informational back matter, this educational book joyfully welcomes readers to the block party!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eKortney Nash\u003c\/b\u003e is from Los Angeles and has celebrated many Juneteenths in Leimert Park. \u003ci\u003eTell Me About Juneteenth\u003c\/i\u003e is her first picture book. When not writing, she can be found cross stitching or trying out new recipes in the kitchen. Connect with her on Twitter. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eDeAndra Hodge\u003c\/b\u003e is an illustrator and character designer based in Washington D.C. She graduated with a BA in Fine Art from the University of Montevallo. She's most widely known as the illustrator of both the \u003ci\u003eKid Confident\u003c\/i\u003e and the \u003ci\u003eThat Girl Lay Lay\u003c\/i\u003e book series. She loves, loves, LOVES drawing lots of characters in playful, imaginative scenes and anything with bright colors.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Godwin Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51276895584530,"sku":"9781250908797","price":13.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_29d7b904-aadb-4e4f-a6cf-c11d41ef50e4.jpg?v=1747144923","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/tell-me-about-juneteenth-9781250908797","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}