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Juneteenth Books for Children

July 26, 2022 by Elsie Larson Leave a Comment

In this post, we are sharing books for kids in honor of Juneteenth. We are excited to share some books that honor this important American holiday.

The doll above is from Hazel Village.

What is Juneteenth?

Juneteenth, also known as Freedom Day, is celebrated each year on June 19th to commemorate the emancipation of enslaved people in the United States.

It was first celebrated in 1865 and became a federal holiday in 2021. You can learn more about Juneteenth at Juneteenth.com.

Juneteenth Books for Children:

  • Juneteenth for Mazie
  • All Different Now
  • The Juneteenth Story
  • The History of Juneteenth

All Different Now

This is a story about an enslaved family finding out they were free for the first time. The story is told through the perspective of a little girl. It’s beautifully illustrated and emotional.

Link: All Different Now

The Juneteenth Story

In this book, you will learn about the events surrounding the emancipation and why it took two years for enslaved people in Texas to hear the news. This book is informative and honest, not to mention beautiful.

Link: The Juneteenth Story

Juneteenth for Mazie

This is a story of a little girl hearing the story of her great-great-great grandfather from her father. It tells the story of Juneteenth and why her family celebrates it.

This book is beautifully illustrated by Floyd Cooper. I think this book is a great introduction to Juneteenth for my young children.

Link: Juneteenth for Mazie

The History Of Juneteeth

This book is longer and more detailed, and perfect for elementary school after your child is reading chapter books. It goes more into the history of Juneteenth than the other books I have shared, which are for a younger reader.

Link: The History of Juneteenth

Juneteenth Books for Children:

  1. Juneteenth for Mazie
  2. All Different Now
  3. The Juneteenth Story
  4. The History of Juneteenth
  5. Plush Doll

Looking for more ways to celebrate Juneteenth?

  • Cookouts- barbecues and family dinners are a huge part of Juneteenth celebrations.
  • Serve red drinks—red is the prominent color of Juneteenth. One of the books from our list recommends serving strawberry soda.
  • Gathering family and friends.
  • Read your children Juneteenth books and make it a part of your summer traditions.
  • Shop at a Black-owned business (here’s a link to Black-owned Etsy shops).
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