  | Juneteenth is Author: Tripplett, Natasha | |
| Price: $23.08 | ||
Summary:
This book is an ode to the history of the Black community in the United States, a tribute to Black joy, and a portrait of familial love.
| Illustrator: | O'Brien, Daniel J. |
Reviews:
Kirkus Reviews (02/15/24)
School Library Journal (00/03/24)
The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books (00/05/24)
Full Text Reviews:
School Library Journal - 03/01/2024 PreS-Gr 3—The heart of Juneteenth celebrations lies in the community and family gatherings that take place on this day. This story offers a poignant and deeply meaningful look at the holiday through the eyes of one extended family. The family comes together to honor their heritage, share stories, and express their cultural pride. Tripplett's text is a heartfelt ode to the holiday, inviting readers to go with the family to the parade, dance to the music, to share fist bumps and hugs, and enjoy a plethora of food made from old family recipes. The prose is concise and impactful: "Juneteenth is the history lesson not taught at school." O'Brien's smooth, emotion-packed illustrations are the perfect counterpart, uplifting the text and sharing a story of their own. VERDICT A recommended purchase.—Cassie Veselovsky - Copyright 2024 Publishers Weekly, Library Journal and/or School Library Journal used with permission.
