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• The Juneteenth Cookbook

  Recipes and Activities for Kids and Families to Celebrate

  Agostini, Alliah L.,

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  This cookbook introduces the history of Juneteenth to kids through vibrant recipes, activities, and games drawn from Black American cultural traditions.

• Soul Food Sunday

  Bingham, Winsome,

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  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.

• You Come From Greatness

  a Celebration of Black History

  Chinakwe, Sara,

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  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.

• Black Was the Ink

  Coles, Michelle,

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  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.

• 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

  Du Bois, W. E. B. (William Edward Burghardt), 1868-1963,

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  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 Black people in America.

• Opal Lee and What It Means to Be Free

  the True Story of the Grandmother of Juneteenth

  Duncan, Alice Faye,

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  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.

• Juneteenth

  Garrett, Van G.,

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  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.

• The Purpose of Power

  How We Come Together When We Fall Apart

  Garza, Alicia, 1981-

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  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.

• On Juneteenth

  Gordon-Reed, Annette,

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  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…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Hidden Black History

  From Juneteenth to Redlining

  Green, Amanda Jackson, 1988-

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

• Black AF History

  the Un-whitewashed Story of America

  Harriot, Michael,

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  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.

• Black Joy

  Stories of Resistance, Resilience, and Restoration

  Lewis-Giggetts, Tracey M.,

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  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…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• And We Rise

  the Civil Rights Movement in Poems

  Martin, Erica (Halcyenda Erica),

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  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.

• Super Soul Food With Cousin Rosie

  100+ Modern Twists on Comfort Food Classics

  Mayes, Rosie (Food writer),

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  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.

• Root Magic

  Royce, Eden,

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  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.

• The Me I Choose to Be

  Tarpley, Natasha Anastasia, 1971-

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  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.

• A Flag for Juneteenth

  Taylor, Kim (Quiltmaker),

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  This story follows a community as they process the news of their freedom and celebrate together by creating a community freedom flag.

• Watermelon & Red Birds

  a Cookbook for Juneteenth and Black Celebrations

  Taylor, Nicole A.,

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  Taylor celebrates Black freedom and joy with this collection of recipes that draw from Black culture. Each chapter includes essays that discuss traditions and Juneteenth celebrations throughout the years. Will make readers crave summer…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Juneteenth Is

  Tripplett, Natasha,

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  A girl contemplates what Juneteenth means to her, her family, and her community.

• Black Inventors

  15 Inventions That Changed the World

  Trusty, Kathy,

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  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.