In one week [6/19], the nation will celebrate JUNETEENTH, the oldest nationally/internationally celebrated commemoration of the ending of slavery in the United States. One way we can observe the holiday is to read books to children that teach the history of why & how we celebrate the African American Emancipation Day. Here are just a few children’s books that can help you honor the important day with your students & children. THE JUNETEENTH COOKBOOK: RECIPES AND ACTIVITIES FOR KIDS AND FAMILIES TO CELEBRATE By author alliago with cheftaffyelrod & illustrated by sawyercloud01 Published by Becker & Mayer! kids THE HISTORY OF JUNETEENTH: A HISTORY BOOK FOR NEW READERS By author arlisharenae Published by callistokids JAYYLEN’S JUNETEENTH SURPRISE / A LITTLE GOLDEN BOOK By lavaillel and illustrated by WHAT IS JUNETEENTH? By author Kirsti Jewel & published by penguinworkshop JUNETEENTH OUR DAY OF FREEDOM ( STEP INTO READING/ HISTORY) By author Sharon Dennis Wyeth and illustrated b...