Angela Johnson
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Celebrate Juneteenth
Juneteenth for All Ages
Juneteenth: Children's Books
Learning and Teaching About Juneteenth Using Children's Literature
Juneteenth for All Ages
Juneteenth: Children's Books
Learning and Teaching About Juneteenth Using Children's Literature
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In 1865, members of a family start their day as slaves, working in a Texas cotton field, and end it celebrating their freedom on what came to be known as Juneteenth.
6) Wind flyers
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A boy's love of flight takes him on a journey from the dusty dirt roads of Alabama to the war-torn skies of Europe. Introduces young readers to the contributions of the Tuskegee Airmen in World War II.
7) Do like Kyla
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A little girl imitates her big sister Kyla all day, until in the evening Kyla imitates her.
10) Julius
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"Maya and Julius, the pig her grandfather brings her from Alaska, learn about fun and sharing together"-- Provided by publisher.
14) Violet's music
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From the days she banged her rattle in the crib, Violet has been looking for friends to share her love of music.
15) A girl like me
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"Empower young readers to embrace their individuality, reject societal limitations, and follow their dreams. This inspiring picture book brings together a poem by acclaimed author Angela Johnson and Nina Crews's distinctive photocollage illustrations to celebrate girls of color" -- Amazon.com
16) Looking for Red
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A thirteen-year-old girl struggles to cope with the loss of her beloved older brother, who disappeared four months earlier off the coast of Cape Cod.