What is Juneteenth?

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What Is Juneteenth?

By Kirsti Jewel

“What is Juneteenth?” is part of the New York Times best-selling series Who IQ books.

The paperback book explores facts about the June 19 holiday:

— A holiday to celebrate June 19, 1865, when Black Texans finally learned of their freedom

— Family gatherings feature red foods, such as red velvet cake, in memory of the blood shed in the fight for freedom

— 89-year-old activist Opal Lee walked about 1,400 miles to help make Juneteenth a national holiday.

The paperback book includes illustrations and 16 pages of photographs. The book measures 5.5×7.5″, and is 124 pages.

Recommended for ages 8-11.

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