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J Is for Juneteenth

  • Interest Level: Grade 3 - Grade 5
  • Reading Level: Grade 2

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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Interest Level Grade 3 - Grade 5
Reading Level Grade 2
Genre Picture Books, Social Studies
Category 5 Kinds of Nonfiction, 5KN: Browseable Nonfiction, Diverse Books: Race & Ethnicity, Diverse Books: Social Justice, Diversity
Copyright 2024
Publisher Planting People Growing Justice Press
Imprint Planting People Growing Justice Press
Language English
Number of Pages 32
Publication Date 2024-04-02
Text Type Informational/Explanatory
BISACS JNF026080, JNF018010, JNF025270
Dimensions 9 x 11
Guided Reading Level Q
Features Original artwork, Reviewed, Teaching Guides, and eSource

Reviews

School Library Journal

Reviewed on 1 March 2024

“The large font and simple, colorful illustrations will appeal to children learning to read. . . . Succinct text and eye-catching illustrations.”—School Library Journal

Foreword Reviews

Reviewed on 1 July 2023

“Simple illustrations and bright colors make this board book accessible to very young readers, while summaries and resources for further reading at the end provide supplementary information for their helpers to answer any questions the book may provoke.”—Foreword Reviews