{"product_id":"juneteenth-is-hardcover-2","title":"Juneteenth Is - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eNatasha Tripplett\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eDaniel J. O'Brien\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAn intimate look at Juneteenth, this story is a warm exploration of a family and a community. \u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eJuneteenth is the smell of brisket filling the air. Juneteenth is the sounds of music, dancing, and cheering ringing from the parade outside. It is love. It is prayer. It is friends and relatives coming together to commemorate freedom, hope for tomorrow, and one another. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e 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. With poignant text and vivid illustrations, \u003ci\u003eJuneteenth Is \u003c\/i\u003eoffers a window and a mirror for readers, resonating with kids who will see themselves reflected in its pages and those who hope to understand experiences beyond their own. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eCELEBRATES BLACK JOY: At its root, this is a story of family and community. Vibrant illustrations capture the warmth and unity of Black families and Black communities in a portrait of beautiful joy. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e REMEMBERING A LEGACY: Both a story of celebration and a commemoration of freedom, this book honors a past of struggle, resilience, and triumph. It recognizes Juneteenth not just as a holiday but as a cultural legacy. An author's note also explains the significance of the color red to Juneteenth--its use as a symbol of African American endurance and the ways Black communities weave the color into modern-day celebrations through food and clothing. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e BLACK HISTORY IS AMERICAN HISTORY: Juneteenth marks an undeniable truth of American history and remains a cultural touchstone for many Black Americans, making it important for \u003ci\u003eall\u003c\/i\u003e Americans to understand. Much-needed in this time of growing representation and discussion about equity and social justice, this book is a strong resource for parents and educators seeking to introduce Black history and encourage respectful conversations. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003ePerfect for: \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Anyone looking for diverse picture books \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Teachers and librarians \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Gift-giving for Juneteenth celebrations, Black History Month, or classroom bookshelf \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNatasha Tripplett\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003elives in Northern California, where she writes from a tree house perched in a sycamore. She is a Jamaican Jewish American author who is passionate about cultural representation in children's literature. You can visit her at natashabooks.com. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Daniel J. O'Brien is a Trinidadian-born author and illustrator. He holds a BFA in illustration from the School of Visual Arts. He currently lives in New York with his fantastic partner and loyal dog. You can visit him at danielostudios.com.\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.39 x 9.67 x 10.36 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e April 09, 2024\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47310047936761,"sku":"9781797216805","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0789\/2782\/3097\/files\/rwZUc5qxoh9781797216805_22b7c7b7-0950-41cf-ab34-62d5d58b1215.webp?v=1769365033","url":"https:\/\/bookscloud.io\/products\/juneteenth-is-hardcover-2","provider":"BooksCloud Book Dropshipping","version":"1.0","type":"link"}