Gloria and her relatives celebrate Juneteenth and share the history and significance of this freedom celebration in a Level 3 I Can Read.

The Morris family celebrates Juneteenth together every year with a barbeque including red food and drinks. Gloria and Grandma Daisy explain why Juneteenth is called Freedom Day and why we celebrate this important date.

Angela Dalton’s explanation of Juneteenth through the lively voice of young Gloria makes this I Can Read an accessible, engaging introduction to this national holiday. Keisha Morris’s pitch-perfect illustrations of both our past and present perfectly capture this freedom celebration. This Level Three I Can Read book focuses on history and family with some complex themes and is written for early independent readers.

What makes this the perfect book to share with young readers learning about this important holiday?

• An Accessible Introduction to Juneteenth: Join Gloria and her family at their annual barbecue as she explains the history and meaning of Freedom Day in a way kids can understand.
• Key Moments in History: Gently introduces complex topics like the history of slavery in America, the Civil War, and the Emancipation Proclamation.
• A Joyful Family Celebration: Learn why we eat red food and drink red drinks, and see how the Morris family honors their ancestors and celebrates freedom together.
• Perfect for Early Readers: As a Level 3 I Can Read book, the text is designed to be read independently by children who are ready for more complex stories and vocabulary.