Juneteenth: A Day to Celebrate Freedom from Slavery
by Leeper, Angela
Series:Finding Out About Holidays
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AR Book Level
5.1
AR Points
0.5
Word Count
2,402
Interest Level
Lower Grades (LG K-3)
Genre
Nonfiction
AR Quiz #
81684 EN
About this book
On June 19, 1865, slaves in Texas were formally notified that they had been emancipated, or given their freedom. This day became an annual holiday that is celebrated today with food, fireworks, and community and family parties.