Description
Mazie is invited into a meaningful journey as her grandfather shares the story behind Juneteenth—an important day in American history that marks freedom and the end of slavery. Through Mazie’s questions and growing understanding, readers experience how Juneteenth is celebrated, remembered, and carried forward in family and community traditions. The book highlights themes of resilience, historical memory, and intergenerational storytelling, showing how the past shapes identity and hope. With Floyd Cooper’s warm, accessible narrative style and engaging illustrations, this is a powerful introduction for young readers to the significance of Juneteenth and why it matters today.
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paperback
Capstone
Published Jan 1, 2015
47 pages
ISBN: 9781623701703
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First Published
2015
Language
eng
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