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Juneteenth: A Picture Book for Kids Celebrating Black Joy Children's Books on Orphans & Foster Homes and the Cat Lady whoA lyrical picture book about our newest national holiday, Juneteenth follows the annual celebration in Galveston, Texasbirthplace of Juneteenththrough the eyes of a boy coming to understand his place in Black American history in a story from three Texan creators. A young Black child experiences the magic of the Juneteenth parade for the first time with their family as they come to understand the purpose of the party that happens every yearand why they