What Is the Story of Juneteenth?

By: Adelman, Beth

Juneteenth, celebrated as a federal holiday on June 19, honors the day in 1865 when Union troops arrived in Galveston, Texas, and told enslaved Americans there that they were free. This accessible volume delves into the American Civil War, the Emancipation Proclamation, and the events that led to this special holiday marking the end of slavery in the United States. Colorful photographs reflect and support the well-researched text for the emerging reader.

• Format: Library Binding
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1978552408
• ISBN13: 9781978552401
• Release Date: December 2026
• Publisher: Enslow Publishing
• Length: 24 Pages
• Age Range: 6 to 8 years
• Grade Range: Grades 1 to 3