Juneteenth

Kids across the country are enjoying their summer vacation, which might mean they missed the opportunity to share their Juneteenth family traditions or learn all about the history and meaning of Juneteenth with their classmates. “Juneteenth Is” written by Natasha Tripplett and illustrated by Daniel J. O’Brien, is a big-hearted ode to the history of the Black community in the United States, a tribute to Black joy, and a portrait of familial love. I hope it’s a story you’ll share with your young readers this year, and for years to come.