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'Twas the Night Before Juneteenth

by Antonio Carter

'Twas the Night Before Juneteenth

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'Twas the Night Before Juneteenth

A modern Black family’s Juneteenth preparations frame this rhyming reimagining of a familiar holiday story. The publisher description centers Harriet Tubman, recast as a guide arriving on a Freedom Train, and brings historical figures into a celebration of Juneteenth. Its blend of holiday storytelling, Black history, and family celebration gives the book a clear place in seasonal read-alouds about the holiday.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Families introducing young children to Juneteenth through a picture-book-style story
  • Classrooms seeking a holiday title that connects celebration with Black history
  • Readers interested in rhyming retellings of familiar holiday stories

Themes

JuneteenthBlack history and historical figuresFamily celebrationFreedom

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Book overview

The Night Before Juneteenth is a vibrant, unforgettable parody of the holiday classic The Night Before Christmas, but this time, freedom is coming down the tracks.

 

Told in joyous, rhyming verse, this reimagined tale swaps Santa's sleigh for the Freedom Train and St. Nick for none other than Harriet Tubman herself, lamp in hand, cape billowing, and a wink as warm as summer air. As a modern Black family prepares for Juneteenth, they're visited by heroes and legends whose names we should all know. It's magical. It's moving. It's history wrapped in rhythm, heart, and humor.

 

Featuring breathtaking, painterly illustrations that leap off the page, every scene radiates the pride and beauty of Black joy. This hardcover edition is a true keepsake.

 

Perfect for families, classrooms, and anyone seeking to honor Juneteenth with love and laughter, The Night Before Juneteenth is not just a parody, t's a celebration. One you'll return to, year after year.

 

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