Juneteenth
From the Set Racial Justice in America: Histories
The Racial Justice in America: Histories series explores moments and eras in America's history that have been ignored or misrepresented in education due to racial bias. Juneteenth explores the history around the celebration in a comprehensive, honest, and age-appropriate way. Developed in conjunction with educator, advocate, and author Kelisa Wing to reach children of all races and encourage them to approach our history with open eyes and minds. Books include 21st Century Skills and content, as well as activities created by Wing. Also includes a table of contents, glossary, index, author biography, sidebars, educational matter, and activities.
Interest Level | Grade 5 - Grade 8 |
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Reading Level | Grade 5 |
Dewey | 394.263 |
Lexile | 850L |
ATOS Reading Level | |
Guided Reading Level | Y |
Publisher | Cherry Lake Publishing |
Series | Racial Justice in America: Histories |
Language | English |
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Available Formats | Reinforced book (9781534187481), Paperback (9781534188884), PDF (9781534190283), ePub (9781534196124), Hosted ebook (9781534191686), Kindle (9781534194588) |
Copyright | 2022 |
Number of Pages | 32 |
Dimensions | 7 x 9 |
Graphics | Full-color photographs, Historical photographs |
Author: Kevin P. Winn
Author: Kelisa Wing
Kelisa Wing, Hedreich Nichols, and Leigh Ann Erickson are all authors, educators, and activists working to promote anti-racism and equality in our schools and beyond.
- What is Juneteenth?
- Slavery and the Emancipation Proclamation
- After the Civil War
- Celebrating Juneteenth through History
- Juneteenth Today: Its Meaning and Its Legacy
- Show What You Know
- Extend Your Learning
- Glossary
- Index
Activities for further learning |
Author/Illustrator biography |
Glossary of key words |
Index |
Informative sidebars |
Table of contents |
Teaching guides |
Full-color photographs, Historical photographs |