Readers of all ages will delight in this declaration of freedom and homecoming. With text and illustrations as warm as a summer day, author Carole Boston Weatherford and artist Yvonne Buchanan bring the African American emancipation celebration of Juneteenth to life for children. And, in the process, she realizes that she and her family have indeed come home. It isn't until Cassie and her family arrive downtown that she discovers what the commotion is about. As she helps prepare red velvet cake, fried chicken, and piles of other dishes, she wonders what makes June 19th so important. What Cassie doesn't know is that her family has a surprise for her - a Texas tradition. Cassie likes her new house, and her new school is okay, but Texas doesn't quite feel like home yet. until she experiences Juneteenth, a Texas tradition celebrating the end of slavery. Cassandra's family has just moved from the city back to her parents' hometown in Texas. This stunning picture book includes notes from the author and illustrator, a timeline of important dates, and a glossary of relevant terms. Juneteenth Jamboree by Carole Boston Weatherford READ ALOUD CHILDREN'S BOOK 2,990 views Premiered Adam Williams read aloud 'Juneteenth Jamboree' written by Carole Boston. A young girl, who has just moved to her parents' hometown, realizes that she has come home after the African American emancipation celebration of Juneteenth.
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