Juneteenth Celebration

Dive into the history and significance of Juneteenth! This fascinating reader tells the story of this important American holiday.

Juneteenth Celebration

• Describes how enslaved people fought for freedom and what Juneteenth represents
• Provides a short fiction piece related to the topic that will keep students invested
• Tackles difficult historical topics in an easy-to-follow way
• Includes a glossary, index, and other useful text features
• Challenges students to analyze their favorite holidays with a fun and thoughtful Your Turn! activity

Juneteenth, also known as Freedom Day, marks a significant day in United States history. On June 19, 1865, enslaved people in Galveston, Texas, learned at long last that they were free. Many Americans honor this day by celebrating with music, parades, picnics, speeches, and more. This engaging book helps students understand the origins and the present-day celebrations of this national holiday. Teach students all about Juneteenth with this meaningful product!