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Our Independence Day: Why We Celebrate Juneteenth

by Antonia Royal Whitmore

Juneteenth, freedom, and remembrance

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Juneteenth, freedom, and remembrance

The book introduces Juneteenth through the gap between the 1863 promise of freedom and the news reaching many people on June 19, 1865. It connects that history with the tears, embraces, and celebrations described in the account, then turns to remembrance: honoring ancestors’ strength, recognizing how far people have come, and keeping freedom and pride in view. The focus brings the holiday’s history together with its meaning as a celebration and a reminder.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Children learning about the history and meaning of Juneteenth
  • Families or educators seeking a child-focused book about a U.S. holiday
  • Readers interested in themes of freedom, ancestry, and remembrance

Themes

JuneteenthFreedom and emancipationCelebration and remembranceAncestral strength and pride

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Book overview

Our Independence Day: Why We Celebrate Juneteenth shares the powerful story of Juneteenth-a day when freedom finally reached powerful story of Juneteenth-a day when freedom finally reached those who had waited too long.

Though the promise was made in those who had waited too long. Though the promise was made in 1863, many didn't hear the news until June 19, 1865. When they 1863, many didn't hear the news until June 19, 1865.

When they did, there were tears, hugs, and joyful celebrations. Juneteenth did, there were tears, hugs, and joyful celebrations. Juneteenth reminds us to honor the strength of our ancestors, celebrate how reminds us to honor the strength of our ancestors, celebrate how far we've come, and keep the spirit of freedom and pride alive in far we've come, and keep the spirit of freedom and pride alive in our hearts.

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