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Juneteenth

From the Series First Step Nonfiction — American Holidays

A basic overview of Juneteenth for emergent readers. Color photographs reflect the short, easy-to-understand sentences that improve vocabulary and comprehension. Read More →

  • Lexile: 590
  • ATOS: 2.5
  • Dewey: 394.263
  • Copyright: 2010
Cover: Juneteenth
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Juneteenth

From the Series On My Own Holidays

June 19th, 1865, began as another hot day in Texas. Enslaved African Americans worked in fields, in barns, and in the homes of the white people who owned them. Then a message arrived.… Read More →

  • ATOS: 4.5
  • Dewey: 394.263
  • Copyright: 2006

J Is for Juneteenth

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… Read More →

  • Copyright: 2024

The Real History of Juneteenth

From the Series Left Out of History (Read Woke ™ Books)

Juneteenth is the celebration of the day enslaved people in Texas were told they were freed—two years after the signing of the Emancipation Proclamation. Explore Juneteenth's little-told… Read More →

  • ATOS: 5.5
  • Dewey: 394.263
  • Copyright: 2023

Juneteenth: A First Look

From the Series Read about Holidays (Read for a Better World ™)

Juneteenth is about being free. Young learners will explore this cultural and historic holiday through engaging text and photos. Read More →

  • Lexile: 410
  • ATOS: 1.5
  • Dewey: 394.263
  • Copyright: 2023

Focus on the Great Migration

From the Series History in Pictures (Read Woke ™ Books)

During the Great Migration, millions of Black Americans relocated after facing segregation, poor economic conditions, and racist policies. They moved to urban areas, northern states, and… Read More →

  • Lexile: 940
  • ATOS: 5.9
  • Dewey: 305.800973
  • Copyright: 2023

When Were the First Slaves Set Free during the Civil War?: And Other Questions about the Emancipation Proclamation

From the Series Six Questions of American History

When Abraham Lincoln became president in March 1861, the United States was on the brink of the Civil War. Six states had already left the Union. The North and the South fought over the… Read More →

  • Lexile: 750
  • ATOS: 5.8
  • Dewey: 973.7'14
  • Copyright: 2011
Spring 2025

Bo and the Baking Disaster

From the Series Bo at the Buzz (Read Woke ™ Chapter Books)

Bo's excited to help Pop-Pop bake a cake for the annual Juneteenth celebration. But what happens when his baking skills lead to disaster? Can Bo cook up a new idea in time for the picnic? Read More →

  • Lexile: 570
  • Dewey: 813.6 [Fic]
  • Copyright: 2025

Hidden Black History: From Juneteenth to Redlining

From the Series The Fight for Black Rights (Alternator Books ®)

Many important moments in history have not been taught in schools or explored in the mainstream media. These events often include people of color and involve Black history. This… Read More →

  • Lexile: 900
  • Dewey: 973/.0496073
  • Copyright: 2021

La esclavitud y la Guerra Civil (Slavery and the Civil War): El origen en el racismo (Rooted in Racism)

From the Series La esclavitud en Estados Unidos y la lucha por la libertad (American Slavery and the Fight for Freedom) (Read Woke ™ Books en español)

La Guerra Civil comenzó después de que once estados del sur se separaran para mantener la esclavitud. Descubre de qué manera experimentaron la guerra las personas esclavizadas, desde su lucha Read More →

  • Dewey: 973.7/112
  • Copyright: 2024

Slavery and the Civil War: Rooted in Racism

From the Series American Slavery and the Fight for Freedom (Read Woke ™ Books)

The Civil War began after eleven southern states seceded in order to keep slavery. Discover how enslaved people experienced the war, from serving on the front lines to glimpsing and winning… Read More →

  • Lexile: 930
  • Dewey: 973.7/112
  • Copyright: 2022

Grades 2-3 Classroom Book Library Read for a Better World ™

Read for a Better World™ is a new kind of inclusive literacy collection designed for today's readers in today's world. Through authentic and culturally relevant texts, Read for a Better World Read More →

Summer Grade 3 Take-Home Kit Read for a Better World ™

Take-home books and student activities keep kids engaged during summer! In this paperback collection, third graders learn about hidden figures and events in history and explore current… Read More →

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Grades 2-3 Classroom Library with Student Guides Read for a Better World ™

Read for a Better World™ is a new kind of inclusive literacy collection designed for today's readers in today's world. Through authentic and culturally relevant texts and responsive writing… Read More →