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5) Juneteenth
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.5 - AR Pts: 1
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Learn about how freedom came to the slaves in June 1865.
7) Kwanzaa
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.9 - AR Pts: 1
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Introduces Kwanzaa, including the origins of the holiday, the seven principles it teaches, why the holiday is important, and how it is celebrated today.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.5 - AR Pts: 2
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Introduces the African-American holiday of Kwanzaa, and provides information on holiday parties, recipes for African-inspired dishes, instructions for holiday craft projects, and brief biographies of individuals whose lives represent each of the seven principles of Kwanzaa.
11) Kwanzaa
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.4 - AR Pts: 1
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Describes the origin and meaning of the African American holiday which has been celebrated each year since 1966 from December 26 to January 1.
14) The undefeated
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.6 - AR Pts: 1
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"The Newbery Award-winning author of The Crossover pens an ode to black American triumph and tribulation, with art from a two-time Caldecott Honoree. Originally performed for ESPN's The Undefeated, this poem is a love letter to black life in the United States. It highlights the unspeakable trauma of slavery, the faith and fire of the civil rights movement, and the grit, passion, and perseverance of some of the world's greatest heroes. The text is...
15) Juneteenth
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.4 - AR Pts: 1
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"Juneteenth celebrates the emancipation of enslaved people in the United States. Across the country, people observe the day with speeches, poetry readings, festivals, picnics, street fairs, and family reunions. It is a day for people to come together and continue working toward equality. Readers will discover how a shared holiday can have multiple traditions and be celebrated in all sorts of ways"-- Provided by publisher.
16) Kwanzaa
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.7 - AR Pts: 1
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Discusses the origins, symbols, and celebration of Kwanzaa, the holiday that focuses on African American history, culture, and experiences.
17) Juneteenth
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"In this book, early fluent readers will learn about the history of Juneteenth, including when, where, and who first celebrated Emancipation Day, its meaning, the traditions associated with it, and how African American people around the United States celebrate independence today. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more about the history behind this important holiday that freed enslaved people....
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"At its center, Juneteenth is a celebration of freedom. It's a holiday that connects Black Americans with the history of enslaved people in the United States. It encourages them to come together and work toward a future where freedom means more than just not being enslaved. It means equality"-- Provided by publisher.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.4 - AR Pts: 1
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"On June 19, 1865, a group of enslaved men, women, and children in Texas gathered around a Union soldier and listened as he read the most remarkable words they would ever hear. They were no longer enslaved: they were free. The inhumane practice of forced labor with no pay was now illegal in all of the United States. This news was cause for celebration, so the group of people jumped in excitement, danced, and wept tears of joy. They did not know it...
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