Rebecca Learns About Juneteenth: A Story About Freedom, Kindness, and Remembering

By Alana Gongol

What is Juneteenth, and why do we celebrate it?

When Rebecca notices families gathering for a special celebration, she asks her mama what Juneteenth means. Their warm conversation introduces Rebecca to an important part of American history and helps her understand why freedom, fairness, courage, and remembering matter.

As Rebecca watches families celebrate together, she discovers that learning about the past can help us make thoughtful choices today and build a kinder future for everyone.

Written for young children, Rebecca Learns About Juneteenth introduces an important historical topic through gentle, age-appropriate storytelling and colorful illustrations.

Young readers are encouraged to ask questions, think about fairness, celebrate freedom, and understand why important moments in history should be remembered.

The book also includes learning activities and coloring pages that give children additional opportunities to explore the story through conversation, creativity, and play.

Perfect for families, classrooms, libraries, homeschool learning, Juneteenth celebrations, and early elementary social studies.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1972087703
• ISBN13: 9781972087701
• Release Date: September 2026
• Publisher: Larwella
• Length: 38 Pages
• Weight: 0.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.5" x 8.5"
• Age Range: 4 to 9 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 4