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Juneteenth in Picture Books

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Johnson County Library

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A collection of picture books about Juneteenth, as well as the impact of slavery on the African American community.

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JCLLeahP

Johnson County Library

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All Different Now

All Different Now

Juneteenth, the First Day of Freedom

by Johnson, Angela

Book - 2014

"In 1865, members of a family start their day as slaves, working in a Texas cotton field, and end it celebrating their freedom on what came to be known as Juneteenth." "In 1865, members of a family start their day as slaves, working in a Texas cotton field, and end it celebrating their freedom on what came to be known as Juneteenth." Show less

"In 1865, members of a family start their day as slaves, working in a Texas cotton field, and end it celebrating their freedom on what came to be known as Juneteenth." "In 1865, members of a family start their day as slaves, working in a Texas cotton field, and end it celebrating their freedom on what came to be known as Juneteenth." Show less

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Born on the Water

Born on the Water

by Hannah-Jones, Nikole

Book - 2021

"Stymied by her unfinished family tree assignment for school, a young girl seeks Grandma's counsel and learns about her ancestors, the consequences of slavery, and the history of Black resistance in the United States." "Stymied by her unfinished family tree assignment for school, a young girl seeks Grandma's counsel and learns about her ancestors, the consequences of slavery, and the history of Black resistance in the United States." Show less

"Stymied by her unfinished family tree assignment for school, a young girl seeks Grandma's counsel and learns about her ancestors, the consequences of slavery, and the history of Black resistance in the United States." "Stymied by her unfinished family tree assignment for school, a young girl seeks Grandma's counsel and learns about her ancestors, the consequences of slavery, and the history of Black resistance in the United States." 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 - 2021

"The true story of Black activist Opal Lee and her vision of Juneteenth as a holiday for everyone will inspire children to be brave and make a difference." "The true story of Black activist Opal Lee and her vision of Juneteenth as a holiday for everyone will inspire children to be brave and make a difference." Show less

"The true story of Black activist Opal Lee and her vision of Juneteenth as a holiday for everyone will inspire children to be brave and make a difference." "The true story of Black activist Opal Lee and her vision of Juneteenth as a holiday for everyone will inspire children to be brave and make a difference." Show less

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Juneteenth for Mazie

Juneteenth for Mazie

by Cooper, Floyd

Book - 2015

"Little Mazie wants the freedom to stay up late, but her father explains what freedom really means in the story of Juneteenth, and how her ancestors celebrated their true freedom." "Little Mazie wants the freedom to stay up late, but her father explains what freedom really means in the story of Juneteenth, and how her ancestors celebrated their true freedom." Show less

"Little Mazie wants the freedom to stay up late, but her father explains what freedom really means in the story of Juneteenth, and how her ancestors celebrated their true freedom." "Little Mazie wants the freedom to stay up late, but her father explains what freedom really means in the story of Juneteenth, and how her ancestors celebrated their true freedom." Show less

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Tea Cakes for Tosh

Tea Cakes for Tosh

by Lyons, Kelly Starling

Book - 2012

"Tosh has spent many days in the kitchen with his grandmother, Honey, watching her bake cookies and listening to tales of their slave ancestors, so w...Show more "Tosh has spent many days in the kitchen with his grandmother, Honey, watching her bake cookies and listening to tales of their slave ancestors, so when Honey's memory starts to fail, Tosh is able to help with the cookies and more. Includes a recipe for teacakes." Show less

"Tosh has spent many days in the kitchen with his grandmother, Honey, watching her bake cookies and listening to tales of their slave ancestors, so w...Show more "Tosh has spent many days in the kitchen with his grandmother, Honey, watching her bake cookies and listening to tales of their slave ancestors, so when Honey's memory starts to fail, Tosh is able to help with the cookies and more. Includes a recipe for teacakes." Show less

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The People Remember

The People Remember

by Zoboi, Ibi Aanu

Book - 2021

"The People Remember tells the journey of African descendants in America by connecting their history to the seven principles of Kwanzaa. It begins in...Show more "The People Remember tells the journey of African descendants in America by connecting their history to the seven principles of Kwanzaa. It begins in Africa, where people were taken from their homes and families. They spoke different languages and had different customs." Show less

"The People Remember tells the journey of African descendants in America by connecting their history to the seven principles of Kwanzaa. It begins in...Show more "The People Remember tells the journey of African descendants in America by connecting their history to the seven principles of Kwanzaa. It begins in Africa, where people were taken from their homes and families. They spoke different languages and had different customs." Show less

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Juneteenth Jamboree

Juneteenth Jamboree

by Weatherford, Carole Boston

Book - 1995

"Cassandra and her family have moved to her parents' hometown in Texas, but it doesn't feel like home to Cassandra until she experiences Juneteenth, a Texas tradition celebrating the end of slavery." "Cassandra and her family have moved to her parents' hometown in Texas, but it doesn't feel like home to Cassandra until she experiences Juneteenth, a Texas tradition celebrating the end of slavery." Show less

"Cassandra and her family have moved to her parents' hometown in Texas, but it doesn't feel like home to Cassandra until she experiences Juneteenth, a Texas tradition celebrating the end of slavery." "Cassandra and her family have moved to her parents' hometown in Texas, but it doesn't feel like home to Cassandra until she experiences Juneteenth, a Texas tradition celebrating the end of slavery." Show less

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Ellen's Broom

Ellen's Broom

by Lyons, Kelly Starling

Book - 2012

"Ellen has always known that the broom hanging on her family's cabin wall is a special symbol of her parents' wedding during slave days, so she proudly carries it to the courthouse when the marriage becomes legal." "Ellen has always known that the broom hanging on her family's cabin wall is a special symbol of her parents' wedding during slave days, so she proudly carries it to the courthouse when the marriage becomes legal." Show less

"Ellen has always known that the broom hanging on her family's cabin wall is a special symbol of her parents' wedding during slave days, so she proudly carries it to the courthouse when the marriage becomes legal." "Ellen has always known that the broom hanging on her family's cabin wall is a special symbol of her parents' wedding during slave days, so she proudly carries it to the courthouse when the marriage becomes legal." Show less

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Freedom's School

Freedom's School

by Cline-Ransome, Lesa

Book - 2015

"Hungry for learning, Lizzie and her brother Paul attend a new school built for freed slaves." "Hungry for learning, Lizzie and her brother Paul attend a new school built for freed slaves." Show less

"Hungry for learning, Lizzie and her brother Paul attend a new school built for freed slaves." "Hungry for learning, Lizzie and her brother Paul attend a new school built for freed slaves." Show less

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The Oldest Student

The Oldest Student

How Mary Walker Learned to Read

by Hubbard, Rita L

Book - 2020

"A picture book biography sharing the inspiring and incredible true story of the nation's oldest student, Mary Walker, who learned to read at the age of 116" "A picture book biography sharing the inspiring and incredible true story of the nation's oldest student, Mary Walker, who learned to read at the age of 116" Show less

"A picture book biography sharing the inspiring and incredible true story of the nation's oldest student, Mary Walker, who learned to read at the age of 116" "A picture book biography sharing the inspiring and incredible true story of the nation's oldest student, Mary Walker, who learned to read at the age of 116" Show less

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Hammering for Freedom

Hammering for Freedom

The William Lewis Story

by Hubbard, Rita L.

Book - 2018

"The inspirational story of William "Bill" Lewis, a hardworking blacksmith who slowly saved his money to free his family" "The inspirational story of William "Bill" Lewis, a hardworking blacksmith who slowly saved his money to free his family" Show less

"The inspirational story of William "Bill" Lewis, a hardworking blacksmith who slowly saved his money to free his family" "The inspirational story of William "Bill" Lewis, a hardworking blacksmith who slowly saved his money to free his family" Show less

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A Day for Rememberin'

A Day for Rememberin'

Inspired by the True Events of the First Memorial Day

by Henderson, Leah

Book - 2021

"In Charleston, South Carolina, in 1865, ten-year-old Eli and other newly freed slaves gather to honor the memory of fallen Union soldiers, an event considered to be one of the first celebrations of what is now called Memorial Day." "In Charleston, South Carolina, in 1865, ten-year-old Eli and other newly freed slaves gather to honor the memory of fallen Union soldiers, an event considered to be one of the first celebrations of what is now called Memorial Day." Show less

"In Charleston, South Carolina, in 1865, ten-year-old Eli and other newly freed slaves gather to honor the memory of fallen Union soldiers, an event considered to be one of the first celebrations of what is now called Memorial Day." "In Charleston, South Carolina, in 1865, ten-year-old Eli and other newly freed slaves gather to honor the memory of fallen Union soldiers, an event considered to be one of the first celebrations of what is now called Memorial Day." Show less

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Runaway

Runaway

The Daring Escape of Oney Judge

by Shepard, Ray Anthony

Book - 2021

"An elegant, unforgiving poem narrating Ona Judge's self-emancipation from George Washington's household." "An elegant, unforgiving poem narrating Ona Judge's self-emancipation from George Washington's household." Show less

"An elegant, unforgiving poem narrating Ona Judge's self-emancipation from George Washington's household." "An elegant, unforgiving poem narrating Ona Judge's self-emancipation from George Washington's household." Show less

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Heart and Soul

Heart and Soul

The Story of America and African Americans

by Nelson, Kadir

Book - 2011

"An simple introduction to African-American history, from Revolutionary-era slavery up to the election of President Obama." "An simple introduction to African-American history, from Revolutionary-era slavery up to the election of President Obama." Show less

"An simple introduction to African-American history, from Revolutionary-era slavery up to the election of President Obama." "An simple introduction to African-American history, from Revolutionary-era slavery up to the election of President Obama." Show less

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Henry's Freedom Box

Henry's Freedom Box

by Levine, Ellen

Book - 2007

"A fictionalized account of how in 1849 a Virginia slave, Henry "Box" Brown, escapes to freedom by shipping himself in a wooden crate from Richmond to Philadelphia." "A fictionalized account of how in 1849 a Virginia slave, Henry "Box" Brown, escapes to freedom by shipping himself in a wooden crate from Richmond to Philadelphia." Show less

"A fictionalized account of how in 1849 a Virginia slave, Henry "Box" Brown, escapes to freedom by shipping himself in a wooden crate from Richmond to Philadelphia." "A fictionalized account of how in 1849 a Virginia slave, Henry "Box" Brown, escapes to freedom by shipping himself in a wooden crate from Richmond to Philadelphia." Show less

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Stitchin' and Pullin'

Stitchin' and Pullin'

A Gee's Bend Quilt

by McKissack, Pat

Book - 2008

"As a young African American girl pieces her first quilt together, the history of her family, community, and the struggle for justice and freedom in Gee's Bend, Alabama unfold." "As a young African American girl pieces her first quilt together, the history of her family, community, and the struggle for justice and freedom in Gee's Bend, Alabama unfold." Show less

"As a young African American girl pieces her first quilt together, the history of her family, community, and the struggle for justice and freedom in Gee's Bend, Alabama unfold." "As a young African American girl pieces her first quilt together, the history of her family, community, and the struggle for justice and freedom in Gee's Bend, Alabama unfold." Show less

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Light in the Darkness

Light in the Darkness

by Cline-Ransome, Lesa

Book - 2013

"Risking a whipping if they are discovered, Rosa and her mama sneak away from their slave quarters during the night to a hidden location in a field where they learn to read and write in a pit school." "Risking a whipping if they are discovered, Rosa and her mama sneak away from their slave quarters during the night to a hidden location in a field where they learn to read and write in a pit school." Show less

"Risking a whipping if they are discovered, Rosa and her mama sneak away from their slave quarters during the night to a hidden location in a field where they learn to read and write in a pit school." "Risking a whipping if they are discovered, Rosa and her mama sneak away from their slave quarters during the night to a hidden location in a field where they learn to read and write in a pit school." Show less

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My Name Is James Madison Hemings

My Name Is James Madison Hemings

by Winter, Jonah

Book - 2016

"A powerful historical picture book about the child of founding father Thomas Jefferson and the enslaved Sally Hemings." "A powerful historical picture book about the child of founding father Thomas Jefferson and the enslaved Sally Hemings." Show less

"A powerful historical picture book about the child of founding father Thomas Jefferson and the enslaved Sally Hemings." "A powerful historical picture book about the child of founding father Thomas Jefferson and the enslaved Sally Hemings." Show less

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The Secret to Freedom

The Secret to Freedom

by Vaughan, Marcia K.

Book - 2001

"Great Aunt Lucy tells a story of her days as a slave, when she and her brother, Albert, learned the quilt code to help direct other slaves and, eventually, Albert himself, to freedom in the North." "Great Aunt Lucy tells a story of her days as a slave, when she and her brother, Albert, learned the quilt code to help direct other slaves and, eventually, Albert himself, to freedom in the North." Show less

"Great Aunt Lucy tells a story of her days as a slave, when she and her brother, Albert, learned the quilt code to help direct other slaves and, eventually, Albert himself, to freedom in the North." "Great Aunt Lucy tells a story of her days as a slave, when she and her brother, Albert, learned the quilt code to help direct other slaves and, eventually, Albert himself, to freedom in the North." Show less

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This Is the Rope

This Is the Rope

A Story From the Great Migration

by Woodson, Jacqueline

Book - 2013

"A rope passed down through the generations frames an African American family's story as they journey north during the time of the Great Migration." "A rope passed down through the generations frames an African American family's story as they journey north during the time of the Great Migration." Show less

"A rope passed down through the generations frames an African American family's story as they journey north during the time of the Great Migration." "A rope passed down through the generations frames an African American family's story as they journey north during the time of the Great Migration." Show less

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Hope's Gift

Hope's Gift

by Lyons, Kelly Starling

Book - 2012

"A runaway slave during the Civil War, Hope's father returns after the Emancipation Proclamation as a member of the U.S. Colored Troops." "A runaway slave during the Civil War, Hope's father returns after the Emancipation Proclamation as a member of the U.S. Colored Troops." Show less

"A runaway slave during the Civil War, Hope's father returns after the Emancipation Proclamation as a member of the U.S. Colored Troops." "A runaway slave during the Civil War, Hope's father returns after the Emancipation Proclamation as a member of the U.S. Colored Troops." Show less

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The Women Who Caught the Babies

The Women Who Caught the Babies

A Story of African American Midwives

by Greenfield, Eloise

Book - 2019

"Through historical information, poems, illustrations, and photographs, the author shows the ways in which African American midwives have helped families over the course of hundreds of years." "Through historical information, poems, illustrations, and photographs, the author shows the ways in which African American midwives have helped families over the course of hundreds of years." Show less

"Through historical information, poems, illustrations, and photographs, the author shows the ways in which African American midwives have helped families over the course of hundreds of years." "Through historical information, poems, illustrations, and photographs, the author shows the ways in which African American midwives have helped families over the course of hundreds of years." Show less

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Steamboat School

Steamboat School

Inspired by A True Story, St. Louis, Missouri: 1847

by Hopkinson, Deborah

Book - 2016

"In 1847 St. Louis, Missouri, when a new law against educating African Americans forces Reverend John to close his school, he finds an ingenious solution to the new state law by moving his school to a steamboat in the Mississippi River." "In 1847 St. Louis, Missouri, when a new law against educating African Americans forces Reverend John to close his school, he finds an ingenious solution to the new state law by moving his school to a steamboat in the Mississippi River." Show less

"In 1847 St. Louis, Missouri, when a new law against educating African Americans forces Reverend John to close his school, he finds an ingenious solution to the new state law by moving his school to a steamboat in the Mississippi River." "In 1847 St. Louis, Missouri, when a new law against educating African Americans forces Reverend John to close his school, he finds an ingenious solution to the new state law by moving his school to a steamboat in the Mississippi River." Show less

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Dave the Potter

Dave the Potter

Artist, Poet, Slave

by Hill, Laban Carrick

Book - 2010

"Chronicles the life of Dave, a nineteenth-century slave who went on to become an influential poet, artist, and potter." "Chronicles the life of Dave, a nineteenth-century slave who went on to become an influential poet, artist, and potter." Show less

"Chronicles the life of Dave, a nineteenth-century slave who went on to become an influential poet, artist, and potter." "Chronicles the life of Dave, a nineteenth-century slave who went on to become an influential poet, artist, and potter." Show less

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A History of Me

A History of Me

by Theodore, Adrea

Book - 2022

"A mother's account of her experience as the only Black child in school serves as an empowering message to her daughter." "A mother's account of her experience as the only Black child in school serves as an empowering message to her daughter." Show less

"A mother's account of her experience as the only Black child in school serves as an empowering message to her daughter." "A mother's account of her experience as the only Black child in school serves as an empowering message to her daughter." Show less

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