Celebrating Juneteenth

Celebrating Holidays
  • Interest Level: Kindergarten - Grade 3
  • Reading Level: Grade 2

Juneteenth, also called Freedom Day and Emancipation Day, commemorates the ending of slavery in the United States. Readers will discover the history behind the day and find out ways to celebrate on their own. Additional features to aid comprehension include activities and poetry, informative sidebars, a table of contents, a phonetic glossary, sources for further research, an index, and an introduction to the author and illustrator.

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Interest Level Kindergarten - Grade 3
Reading Level Grade 2
Genre Nonfiction
Category Social Studies
Copyright 2022
Publisher The Child's World, Inc.
Language English
Number of Pages 32
Publication Date 2021-08-01
BISACS JNF026090, JNF026080, JNF026000
Dewey 394.263
Graphics Full-color illustrations
Dimensions 9.5 x 8
Lexile 580
Guided Reading Level P
Features Activities for further learning, Author/Illustrator biography, Educational front/back matter, Glossary of key words, Index, Informative sidebars, Phonetics, Photo captions, Reviewed, Sources for further research, Suggested websites, and Table of contents
Online Resources

  • Let’s Celebrate!
  • What Was Slavery?
  • You Are Free!
  • Early Juneteenth Celebrations
  • A National Holiday
  • Juneteenth Celebrations
  • A Song Celebrating Juneteenth
  • Poetry Corner
  • Joining in the Spirit of Juneteenth
  • Making a Celebration Flag
  • Making Red Velvet Cake
  • Glossary
  • Learn More
  • Index
Author: Jody Jensen Shaffer

Jody Jensen Shaffer is the author of 24 books of fiction and nonfiction for children. She also publishes poetry, stories, and articles in children's magazines. When she's not writing, Shaffer copy edits for children's publishers. She works from her home in Missouri. Visit Shaffer at http://jodyjensenshaffer.blogspot.com.

Illustrator: Kathleen Petelinsek

Reviews

A noteworthy review of Celebrating Holidays from School Library Journal on November 1, 2021

This series captures the sights and sounds of holidays around the world. Young readers are introduced to new holidays and learn the histories of familiar celebrations. Each title reproduces the excitement with descriptive language and engaging illustrations. Modern-day practices are… View →

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