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 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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978-1-959223-41-2
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$14.24 | |
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978-1-959223-44-3
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$23.99 |
| Interest Level | Grade 3 - Grade 5 |
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| 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 |
Author: Jamariah Cross
J is for Juneteenth was written by three students as part of a collaborative youth writing competition hosted by Planting People Growing Justice Leadership Institute.
Author: Kimani Prince
J is for Juneteenth was written by three students as part of a collaborative youth writing competition hosted by Planting People Growing Justice Leadership Institute.
Author: Ariyah Webster
J is for Juneteenth was written by three students as part of a collaborative youth writing competition hosted by Planting People Growing Justice Leadership Institute.
Illustrator: Reyhana Ismail
Reyhana Ismail is a designer and illustrator from the UK. She has designed a wide range of books and is particularly passionate about working with publishers that encourage a love of reading through representation and inclusion.
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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 Leadership Institute. By spelling out the word… View available downloads →
Reviews
School Library Journal
“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
“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