{"product_id":"the-juneteenth-story-celebrating-the-end-of-slavery-in-the-united-states-9780760375143","title":"The Juneteenth Story: Celebrating the End of Slavery in the United States","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eWinner of the 2022 Black Kid Lit Award for Best Historical title.\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWith colorful illustrations and a timeline, this introductory history of Juneteenth for kids details the evolution of the holiday commemorating the date the enslaved people of Texas first learned of their freedom​. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eOn June 19, 1865\u003c\/b\u003e--more than two years after President Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation--\u003cb\u003ethe enslaved people of Texas first learned of their freedom\u003c\/b\u003e. That day became a day of remembrance and celebration that changed and grew from year to year. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eLearn about the events that led to emancipation\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb\u003ewhy it took so long for the enslaved people in Texas to hear the news\u003c\/b\u003e. The first Juneteenth began as \"Jubilee Day,\" where families celebrated and learned of their new rights as citizens. As Black Texans moved to other parts of the country, they brought their traditions along with them, and \u003cb\u003eJuneteenth continued to grow and develop\u003c\/b\u003e. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eToday, Juneteenth's powerful spirit has \u003cb\u003eendured through the centuries to become an official holiday in the United States in 2021\u003c\/b\u003e. \u003ci\u003eThe Juneteenth Story\u003c\/i\u003e provides an accessible introduction for kids to learn about this important American holiday.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBuffalo, NY native \u003cb\u003eAlliah L. Agostini\u003c\/b\u003e writes to spread joy, truth, and to illuminate the breadth of childhood experiences. Alliah is the award-winning author of a number of books for young readers including: \u003ci\u003eThe Juneteenth Story\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eBIG TUNE\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eOprah Winfrey: A Little Golden Book Biography\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eA Juneteenth Celebration Cookbook\u003c\/i\u003e, and more. She resides in New Jersey with her husband and two children, and has an A.B. and an M.B.A. from Harvard. \u003cb\u003eSawyer Cloud\u003c\/b\u003e loves sunny days and music. Children's books she has illustrated include \u003ci\u003eJade Braves the Dark\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eDear Mama's Loving Arms\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eOur Favourite Things\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003e Earthbred\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eUnder the Mango Tree\u003c\/i\u003e. If not drawing, she would be singing out loud in her room wearing her favorite fairy costume, and sharing the moment with her online friends. She lives in Madagascar with her family and two pets, Arya the dog and Potter the cat. Her dream is to travel and share her stories with the world.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Becker \u0026 Mayer","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50604773802258,"sku":"9780760375143","price":13.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_bdf9c48b-ccca-49b0-b12b-63c481e5012f.jpg?v=1732264039","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/the-juneteenth-story-celebrating-the-end-of-slavery-in-the-united-states-9780760375143","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}