Tomorrow (June 19) is Juneteenth…
A number of writers of color have noted that, when teaching kids about racism, talk about violence and oppression, but don’t dwell too much on that. Also celebrate diversity, and read books with kids of color doing normal, fun things. And what’s more fun than celebrating a holiday like Juneteenth?!?!!
Here are seven superb books for kids about Juneteenth!
for Christians
Come Juneteenth: A Novel
Ann Rinaldi
Sis Goose is a beloved member of Luli’s family, despite the fact that she was born a slave. But the family is harboring a terrible secret. And when Union soldiers arrive on their Texas plantation to announce that slaves have been declared free for nearly two years, Sis Goose is horrified to learn that the people she called family have lied to her for so long. She runs away–but her newly found freedom has tragic consequences.
How could the state of Texas keep the news of the Emancipation Proclamation from reaching slaves? In this riveting Great Episodes historical drama, Ann Rinaldi sheds light on the events that led to the creation of Juneteenth, a celebration of freedom that continues today.
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