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Bibliographic Information
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The story behind Juneteenth
- Author
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Reader, Jack,
- Publisher:
- PowerKids Press,
- Pub date:
- [2020]
- Description:
- 24 pages :
- ISBN:
- 9781725300545
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Item info:
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1 copy currently available - Glen Allen Library.
- Number of holds:
- 0
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JUV 394.263 READER |
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Children's book
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Juvenile nonfiction
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The story behind Juneteenth
Reader, Jack,
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Personal Author:
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Reader, Jack,
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Title:
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The story behind Juneteenth / Jack Reader.
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Publication Info:
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New York : PowerKids Press, [2020]
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Physical descrip:
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24 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 23 cm.
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Series:
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(Holiday histories)
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General Note:
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Includes index.
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Contents:
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June 19th -- The American Civil War -- The Emancipation Proclamation -- Lee's surrender -- Juneteenth! -- A forgotten holiday -- Celebrating today.
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Summary:
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"Juneteenth, which is celebrated each year on June 19, commemorates the end of slavery in the United States. Interestingly, this holiday began in 1865--more than two years after President Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation. News spread much slower back then, and when slaves in Texas finally learned of their freedom, the holiday was born. In this book, readers are given an in-depth look at the history of Juneteenth, including the events leading up to its creation. Readers will love learning about how this important moment in U.S. history is celebrated each year"-- Provided by publisher.
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Held by:
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GLEN-ALLEN
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Subject term:
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Juneteenth--History.
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Subject term:
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Enslaved persons--Emancipation--Texas.
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Subject term:
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Enslaved persons--Emancipation--United States
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Subject term:
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African Americans--Social life and customs.