Juneteenth

by Lynn Peppas

Every year on June 19th, people of all backgrounds celebrate the day that African Americans were freed from slavery in the United States. People mark the occasion by gathering at parks for picnics and to hear music. There are even rodeos that celebrate famous black cowboys! Young readers will be fascinated to learn about the history of the Civil War and the law that freed the slaves.

Genres: Nonfiction

32 pages, Paperback

First published August 1, 2010

Reviews

[Karen Arendt · Rating 4 out of 5]

Part of a series titled 'Celebrations in My World'. Large font size as well as numerous illustrations and captions make this book appealing to read. The table of contents, index, and glossary are included. An assessment quiz at the end of the book aids in reading/listening comprehension. A series worth considering for updating holiday collections.

[Gaia · Rating 2 out of 5]

Passive voice often is exploited by authors to redeem the irredeemable, and that is what I experienced while reading this book.

Why would anyone ever put an illustration that shows enslaved people smiling?

The factual information in the book was very useful, but I read critically and I rate according to a book in its entirety.