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Juneteenth Reads

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Juneteenth celebrates the end of American slavery. Read about African American heritage and freedom. Find books for all ages.

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25 items

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Big Papa and the Time Machine

Big Papa and the Time Machine

by Bernstrom, Daniel

Book - 2020

Big Papa takes his grandchild back in time to see what bravery looks like. The big and bold mixed-media illustrations in Evans's signature style animate the story in a joyous way that uplifts the text. Big Papa takes his grandchild back in time to see what bravery looks like. The big and bold mixed-media illustrations in Evans's signature style animate the story in a joyous way that uplifts the text. Show less

Big Papa takes his grandchild back in time to see what bravery looks like. The big and bold mixed-media illustrations in Evans's signature style animate the story in a joyous way that uplifts the text. Big Papa takes his grandchild back in time to see what bravery looks like. The big and bold mixed-media illustrations in Evans's signature style animate the story in a joyous way that uplifts the text. Show less

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Soul Food Sunday

Soul Food Sunday

by Bingham, Winsome

Book - 2021

Granny teaches her young grandson how to cook the family meal, in this celebration of food, traditions, and gathering together at the table. Includes recipe for baked macaroni and cheese. Granny teaches her young grandson how to cook the family meal, in this celebration of food, traditions, and gathering together at the table. Includes recipe for baked macaroni and cheese. Show less

Granny teaches her young grandson how to cook the family meal, in this celebration of food, traditions, and gathering together at the table. Includes recipe for baked macaroni and cheese. Granny teaches her young grandson how to cook the family meal, in this celebration of food, traditions, and gathering together at the table. Includes recipe for baked macaroni and cheese. Show less

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You Come From Greatness

You Come From Greatness

A Celebration of Black History

by Chinakwe, Sara

Book - 2023

A young boy's father shares the stories of and character reflections on their African ancestors, connecting him to the gifts, talents, and purpose God has for him today. A young boy's father shares the stories of and character reflections on their African ancestors, connecting him to the gifts, talents, and purpose God has for him today. Show less

A young boy's father shares the stories of and character reflections on their African ancestors, connecting him to the gifts, talents, and purpose God has for him today. A young boy's father shares the stories of and character reflections on their African ancestors, connecting him to the gifts, talents, and purpose God has for him today. Show less

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Black Was the Ink

Black Was the Ink

by Coles, Michelle

Book - 2021

Through the help of a ghostly ancestor, sixteen-year-old Malcolm is sent on a journey through Reconstruction-era America to find his place in modern-day Black progress. Through the help of a ghostly ancestor, sixteen-year-old Malcolm is sent on a journey through Reconstruction-era America to find his place in modern-day Black progress. Show less

Through the help of a ghostly ancestor, sixteen-year-old Malcolm is sent on a journey through Reconstruction-era America to find his place in modern-day Black progress. Through the help of a ghostly ancestor, sixteen-year-old Malcolm is sent on a journey through Reconstruction-era America to find his place in modern-day Black progress. Show less

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Magnificent Homespun Brown

Magnificent Homespun Brown

A Celebration

by Doyon, Samara Cole

Book - 2020

This celebration of community and belonging highlights the strength of family, ancestors, friendship, and finding the everyday jubilance in our lives. Doyon's poetic text and Juanita's transcendent illustrations are magical. This celebration of community and belonging highlights the strength of family, ancestors, friendship, and finding the everyday jubilance in our lives. Doyon's poetic text and Juanita's transcendent illustrations are magical. Show less

This celebration of community and belonging highlights the strength of family, ancestors, friendship, and finding the everyday jubilance in our lives. Doyon's poetic text and Juanita's transcendent illustrations are magical. This celebration of community and belonging highlights the strength of family, ancestors, friendship, and finding the everyday jubilance in our lives. Doyon's poetic text and Juanita's transcendent illustrations are magical. Show less

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Black Reconstruction

Black Reconstruction

An Essay Toward A History of the Part Which Black Folk Played in the Attempt to Reconstruct Democracy in America, 1860-1880, & Other Writings

by Du Bois, W. E. B.

Book - 2021

A classic edition of the 1935 book written by the well-known activist Du Bois. Covers his thoughts on the post-Civil War era and it’s long lasting impact on Blacks in America. A classic edition of the 1935 book written by the well-known activist Du Bois. Covers his thoughts on the post-Civil War era and it’s long lasting impact on Blacks in America. Show less

A classic edition of the 1935 book written by the well-known activist Du Bois. Covers his thoughts on the post-Civil War era and it’s long lasting impact on Blacks in America. A classic edition of the 1935 book written by the well-known activist Du Bois. Covers his thoughts on the post-Civil War era and it’s long lasting impact on Blacks in America. Show less

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Opal Lee and What It Means to Be Free

Opal Lee and What It Means to Be Free

The True Story of the Grandmother of Juneteenth

by Duncan, Alice Faye

Book - 2022

The true story of Black activist Opal Lee and her vision of Juneteenth as a holiday for everyone celebrates Black joy and inspires children to see their dreams blossom. The true story of Black activist Opal Lee and her vision of Juneteenth as a holiday for everyone celebrates Black joy and inspires children to see their dreams blossom. Show less

The true story of Black activist Opal Lee and her vision of Juneteenth as a holiday for everyone celebrates Black joy and inspires children to see their dreams blossom. The true story of Black activist Opal Lee and her vision of Juneteenth as a holiday for everyone celebrates Black joy and inspires children to see their dreams blossom. Show less

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JUNETEENTH

JUNETEENTH

by Garrett, Van G.

Book - 2023

A child experiences the magic of the Juneteenth parade for the first time with their family as they come to understand the purpose of the party that happens every year. A child experiences the magic of the Juneteenth parade for the first time with their family as they come to understand the purpose of the party that happens every year. Show less

A child experiences the magic of the Juneteenth parade for the first time with their family as they come to understand the purpose of the party that happens every year. A child experiences the magic of the Juneteenth parade for the first time with their family as they come to understand the purpose of the party that happens every year. Show less

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The Purpose of Power

The Purpose of Power

How We Come Together When We Fall Apart

by Garza, Alicia

Book - 2021

An essential guide to building movements to address the challenges of our time, from one of the country's leading organizers and co-founder of Black Lives Matter. An essential guide to building movements to address the challenges of our time, from one of the country's leading organizers and co-founder of Black Lives Matter. Show less

An essential guide to building movements to address the challenges of our time, from one of the country's leading organizers and co-founder of Black Lives Matter. An essential guide to building movements to address the challenges of our time, from one of the country's leading organizers and co-founder of Black Lives Matter. Show less

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On Juneteenth

On Juneteenth

by Gordon-Reed, Annette

Book - 2021

Historian Gordon-Reed combines history and memoir in five essays. A Texas native, Gordon-Reed's family descended from enslaved people. This work explores Texan identity, the contributions of Black Texans, and the national importance of Juneteenth. Historian Gordon-Reed combines history and memoir in five essays. A Texas native, Gordon-Reed's family descended from enslaved people. This work explores Texan identity, the contributions of Black Texans, and the national importance of Juneteenth. Show less

Historian Gordon-Reed combines history and memoir in five essays. A Texas native, Gordon-Reed's family descended from enslaved people. This work explores Texan identity, the contributions of Black Texans, and the national importance of Juneteenth. Historian Gordon-Reed combines history and memoir in five essays. A Texas native, Gordon-Reed's family descended from enslaved people. This work explores Texan identity, the contributions of Black Texans, and the national importance of Juneteenth. Show less

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Hidden Black History

Hidden Black History

From Juneteenth to Redlining

by Green, Amanda Jackson

Book - 2021

This book showcases important moments in Black history and the achievements of Black Americans that have often been ignored or forgotten. This book showcases important moments in Black history and the achievements of Black Americans that have often been ignored or forgotten. Show less

This book showcases important moments in Black history and the achievements of Black Americans that have often been ignored or forgotten. This book showcases important moments in Black history and the achievements of Black Americans that have often been ignored or forgotten. Show less

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Black AF History

Black AF History

The Un-whitewashed Story of America

by Harriot, Michael

Book - 2023

A comprehensive and bitingly hilarious appraisal of American history, in which the dominant narrative is directly confronted and corrected to showcase the perspectives and experiences of Black Americans. A comprehensive and bitingly hilarious appraisal of American history, in which the dominant narrative is directly confronted and corrected to showcase the perspectives and experiences of Black Americans. Show less

A comprehensive and bitingly hilarious appraisal of American history, in which the dominant narrative is directly confronted and corrected to showcase the perspectives and experiences of Black Americans. A comprehensive and bitingly hilarious appraisal of American history, in which the dominant narrative is directly confronted and corrected to showcase the perspectives and experiences of Black Americans. Show less

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Juneteenth

Juneteenth

A Children's Story

by Lee, Opal

Book - 2021

Ms. Opal highlights the celebration of Juneteenth and the importance of commemorating this milestone all across America. Ms. Opal highlights the celebration of Juneteenth and the importance of commemorating this milestone all across America. Show less

Ms. Opal highlights the celebration of Juneteenth and the importance of commemorating this milestone all across America. Ms. Opal highlights the celebration of Juneteenth and the importance of commemorating this milestone all across America. Show less

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Black Joy

Black Joy

Stories of Resistance, Resilience, and Restoration

by Lewis-Giggetts, Tracey M.

Book - 2022

Black joy is not just a weapon of resistance, it is a tool for resilience. With this book, the author aims to gift her community with a collection of lyrical essays about the way joy has evolved, even in the midst of trauma, in her own life. Black joy is not just a weapon of resistance, it is a tool for resilience. With this book, the author aims to gift her community with a collection of lyrical essays about the way joy has evolved, even in the midst of trauma, in her own life. Show less

Black joy is not just a weapon of resistance, it is a tool for resilience. With this book, the author aims to gift her community with a collection of lyrical essays about the way joy has evolved, even in the midst of trauma, in her own life. Black joy is not just a weapon of resistance, it is a tool for resilience. With this book, the author aims to gift her community with a collection of lyrical essays about the way joy has evolved, even in the midst of trauma, in her own life. Show less

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And We Rise

And We Rise

The Civil Rights Movement in Poems

by Martin, Erica

Book - 2022

This poetry collection walks readers through the Civil Rights Movement-from the well-documented events to lesser-known figures and moments that were crucial to the Movement and our nation's centuries-long fight for justice and equality. This poetry collection walks readers through the Civil Rights Movement-from the well-documented events to lesser-known figures and moments that were crucial to the Movement and our nation's centuries-long fight for justice and equality. Show less

This poetry collection walks readers through the Civil Rights Movement-from the well-documented events to lesser-known figures and moments that were crucial to the Movement and our nation's centuries-long fight for justice and equality. This poetry collection walks readers through the Civil Rights Movement-from the well-documented events to lesser-known figures and moments that were crucial to the Movement and our nation's centuries-long fight for justice and equality. Show less

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Super Soul Food With Cousin Rosie

Super Soul Food With Cousin Rosie

100+ Modern Twists on Comfort Food Classics

by Mayes, Rosie

Book - 2022

A cheerful, approachable book on comforting soul food from blogger Rosie Mayes. This book celebrates Mayes' roots in Louisana and Jamaica as well as her current home in the Pacific Northwest. A cheerful, approachable book on comforting soul food from blogger Rosie Mayes. This book celebrates Mayes' roots in Louisana and Jamaica as well as her current home in the Pacific Northwest. Show less

A cheerful, approachable book on comforting soul food from blogger Rosie Mayes. This book celebrates Mayes' roots in Louisana and Jamaica as well as her current home in the Pacific Northwest. A cheerful, approachable book on comforting soul food from blogger Rosie Mayes. This book celebrates Mayes' roots in Louisana and Jamaica as well as her current home in the Pacific Northwest. Show less

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Freedom Bird

Freedom Bird

by Nolen, Jerdine

Book - 2020

A pair of siblings dream of freedom after their parents are sold away from the plantation where the family is enslaved. Beautiful, realistic illustrations accompany a powerful story that is heartwrenching but ultimately hopeful. A pair of siblings dream of freedom after their parents are sold away from the plantation where the family is enslaved. Beautiful, realistic illustrations accompany a powerful story that is heartwrenching but ultimately hopeful. Show less

A pair of siblings dream of freedom after their parents are sold away from the plantation where the family is enslaved. Beautiful, realistic illustrations accompany a powerful story that is heartwrenching but ultimately hopeful. A pair of siblings dream of freedom after their parents are sold away from the plantation where the family is enslaved. Beautiful, realistic illustrations accompany a powerful story that is heartwrenching but ultimately hopeful. Show less

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My America

My America

Recipes From A Young Black Chef

by Onwuachi, Kwame

Book - 2022

Onwuachi presents recipes from Nigeria and Ethiopia to the Bronx, the Caribbean, and the American South. The award-winning chef focuses on food from the African diaspora, resulting in creations that are hearty, satisfying and storied. Onwuachi presents recipes from Nigeria and Ethiopia to the Bronx, the Caribbean, and the American South. The award-winning chef focuses on food from the African diaspora, resulting in creations that are hearty, satisfying and storied. Show less

Onwuachi presents recipes from Nigeria and Ethiopia to the Bronx, the Caribbean, and the American South. The award-winning chef focuses on food from the African diaspora, resulting in creations that are hearty, satisfying and storied. Onwuachi presents recipes from Nigeria and Ethiopia to the Bronx, the Caribbean, and the American South. The award-winning chef focuses on food from the African diaspora, resulting in creations that are hearty, satisfying and storied. Show less

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Root Magic

Root Magic

by Royce, Eden

Book - 2021

Jez and Jay have always been fascinated by the African American folk magic that has been the legacy of their family for generations, but Jez soon finds out that her family's true power goes far beyond small charms and elixirs. Jez and Jay have always been fascinated by the African American folk magic that has been the legacy of their family for generations, but Jez soon finds out that her family's true power goes far beyond small charms and elixirs. Show less

Jez and Jay have always been fascinated by the African American folk magic that has been the legacy of their family for generations, but Jez soon finds out that her family's true power goes far beyond small charms and elixirs. Jez and Jay have always been fascinated by the African American folk magic that has been the legacy of their family for generations, but Jez soon finds out that her family's true power goes far beyond small charms and elixirs. Show less

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The Me I Choose to Be

The Me I Choose to Be

by Tarpley, Natasha Anastasia

Book - 2021

The possibilities are endless in this uplifting ode to the power of potential with each page an immersive call for self-love that highlights the inherent beauty of all Black and brown children. The possibilities are endless in this uplifting ode to the power of potential with each page an immersive call for self-love that highlights the inherent beauty of all Black and brown children. Show less

The possibilities are endless in this uplifting ode to the power of potential with each page an immersive call for self-love that highlights the inherent beauty of all Black and brown children. The possibilities are endless in this uplifting ode to the power of potential with each page an immersive call for self-love that highlights the inherent beauty of all Black and brown children. Show less

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Black Inventors

Black Inventors

15 Inventions That Changed the World

by Trusty, Kathy

Book - 2022

Throughout history, Black inventors have achieved some of the world's greatest advancements in science, technology, engineering, and math. This book highlights 15 men and women who made a big impact with their inventions. Throughout history, Black inventors have achieved some of the world's greatest advancements in science, technology, engineering, and math. This book highlights 15 men and women who made a big impact with their inventions. Show less

Throughout history, Black inventors have achieved some of the world's greatest advancements in science, technology, engineering, and math. This book highlights 15 men and women who made a big impact with their inventions. Throughout history, Black inventors have achieved some of the world's greatest advancements in science, technology, engineering, and math. This book highlights 15 men and women who made a big impact with their inventions. Show less

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I Affirm Me

I Affirm Me

The ABCs of Inspiration for Black Kids

by Williams, Nyasha

Book - 2021

From A is for Afro, to J is for Justice, to R is for Rally, this alphabet book offers affirmations featuring Black children and role models to help children nurture and embrace their authentic selves and to enjoy the magic of childhood. From A is for Afro, to J is for Justice, to R is for Rally, this alphabet book offers affirmations featuring Black children and role models to help children nurture and embrace their authentic selves and to enjoy the magic of childhood. Show less

From A is for Afro, to J is for Justice, to R is for Rally, this alphabet book offers affirmations featuring Black children and role models to help children nurture and embrace their authentic selves and to enjoy the magic of childhood. From A is for Afro, to J is for Justice, to R is for Rally, this alphabet book offers affirmations featuring Black children and role models to help children nurture and embrace their authentic selves and to enjoy the magic of childhood. Show less

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Juneteenth

Juneteenth

by Winn, Kevin P.

Book - 2022

Written to reach children of all races and encourage them to approach our history with open eyes and minds, this book explores the history around the celebration in a comprehensive, honest, and age-appropriate way. Written to reach children of all races and encourage them to approach our history with open eyes and minds, this book explores the history around the celebration in a comprehensive, honest, and age-appropriate way. Show less

Written to reach children of all races and encourage them to approach our history with open eyes and minds, this book explores the history around the celebration in a comprehensive, honest, and age-appropriate way. Written to reach children of all races and encourage them to approach our history with open eyes and minds, this book explores the history around the celebration in a comprehensive, honest, and age-appropriate way. Show less

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Four Hundred Souls

Four Hundred Souls

A Community History of African America, 1619-2019

Book - 2021

This essential volume tells the story of African Americans from 1619 to now. Ninety Black writers recount a community history that includes many compelling, lesser-known events from American history. This essential volume tells the story of African Americans from 1619 to now. Ninety Black writers recount a community history that includes many compelling, lesser-known events from American history. Show less

This essential volume tells the story of African Americans from 1619 to now. Ninety Black writers recount a community history that includes many compelling, lesser-known events from American history. This essential volume tells the story of African Americans from 1619 to now. Ninety Black writers recount a community history that includes many compelling, lesser-known events from American history. Show less

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Unsung

Unsung

Unheralded Narratives of American Slavery & Abolition

Book - 2021

This collection of primary sources showcases lesser-known events, activists, and stories from the American abolitionist movement. This collection of primary sources showcases lesser-known events, activists, and stories from the American abolitionist movement. Show less

This collection of primary sources showcases lesser-known events, activists, and stories from the American abolitionist movement. This collection of primary sources showcases lesser-known events, activists, and stories from the American abolitionist movement. Show less

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