Library's review
A simple, beautiful telling of how news of freedom reached the last slaves in the South, those toiling in the hot Texas sun. Their celebration to mark the date lives on each June 19. Author’s Note, Illustrator’s Note, Timeline, Online Sources, Glossary.
Genres
Lexile
L
Publication
Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers (2014), Edition: Illustrated, 40 pages
Description
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.
Awards
Georgia Children's Book Award (Finalist — Picturebook — 2016)
The Best Children's Books of the Year (Five to Nine — 2015)
Teacher Favorites Award (2015)
El día de los niños / El día de los libros (3-5 — 2016)
Chicago Public Library Best of the Best: Kids (Picture Books — 2014)
Language
Original language
English
Original publication date
2014
Pages
40
Physical description
40 p.; 11 x 9 inches
ISBN
068987376X / 9780689873768
DDC/MDS
| 394.263 |
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