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Age Range
8 - 10
Genre
nonfiction
Copyright Year
2024-04-02
Page Count
32
Publisher
Planting People Growing Justice Press
Grade Level
3rd - 5th
ISBN
9781959223412
Themes
african american history

J is for Juneteenth

Written by Jamariah Cross, Kimani Prince & Ariyah Webster and Illustrated by Reyhana Ismail

J is for Justice. U is for Union Army...

J Is for Juneteenth was written by three young writers as part of a collaborative youth writing competition hosted by Planting People Growing Justice Leadership Institute. By spelling out the word "Juneteenth," the authors lead young readers through a joyful and thoughtful celebration of the history of this important holiday.

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Age Range
8 - 10
Genre
nonfiction
Copyright Year
2024-04-02
Page Count
32
Publisher
Planting People Growing Justice Press
Grade Level
3rd - 5th
ISBN
9781959223412
Themes
african american history
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