Arlisha Norwood
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Rockridge Press
Publication Date
[2022]
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English
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"On June 19, 1865, a Union soldier traveled to Texas to tell the enslaved people who lived there that they were free--that slavery was now illegal in every state. The people danced and sang in celebration of their freedom. Today, we pay tribute to this historical day with a special holiday on June 19 called Juneteenth. This colorfully illustrated story takes kids on an exciting journey through all the events that led up to the first Juneteenth, the...
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Rockridge Press
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English
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Black Authors: Youth Biographies (SCPL-YS)
June 2025 | Still We Rise: Juneteenth and Black Music Month Celebration (Kids)
OBD Black History Month (February) - YOUTH
June 2025 | Still We Rise: Juneteenth and Black Music Month Celebration (Kids)
OBD Black History Month (February) - YOUTH
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Take an exciting journey through Black history with dozens of inspiring biographies for kids. From the queens and pharaohs of ancient Egypt to modern-day scientists, athletes, and journalists, discover the lives of black leaders and role models throughout history. Black Heroes: a Black History Book for Kids is packed with 51 brief and engaging biographies of inspiring figures from Africa, the United States, and around the world. Learn about how these...
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Rockridge Press
Publication Date
2021.
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English
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Ruby Bridges was the first Black student to attend an all-white public school in the southern United States. Before she helped desegregate schools and change the course of history, Ruby had a simple childhood. She was a happy girl who helped take care of her younger siblings and loved to play outside. Her life changed when she was chosen to attend William Frantz Elementary, where she became a civil rights leader at a very young age. Explore how Ruby...