Juneteenth

This Day Was Made for You and Me

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Pub Date Jun 01 2023 | Archive Date Jun 17 2023

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The day that changed it all for those in bondage on Galveston Island had begun as a Monday like any other. But once the proclamation of General Order No. 3 came, June 19th 1865 was forever transformed into a jubilee day, one all freedom-loving people continue to celebrate throughout the world. "Juneteenth: This Day Was Made for You and Me" chronicles the history of that Texas proclamation along with a remembrance of the cost paid by so many to expand liberty's reach throughout the land. As decades' long champions of Juneteenth themselves say, "Juneteenth is [for] everyone." Come and celebrate this jubilee day!

The day that changed it all for those in bondage on Galveston Island had begun as a Monday like any other. But once the proclamation of General Order No. 3 came, June 19th 1865 was forever...


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Step into the pages of "Juneteenth: This Day Was Made for You and Me" and join the jubilee celebration of freedom and equality! With its engaging storytelling and vibrant illustrations, this book brings history to life in a way that captivates young readers. It beautifully honors the sacrifices made by countless individuals to expand liberty's reach across the land.

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A powerful children's book that beautifully tells the story of June 19th, 1865, the day that marked a significant turning point for those in bondage on Galveston Island. Through vivid storytelling and engaging illustrations, the book brings to life the proclamation of General Order No. 3, which transformed that day into a jubilee celebrated by freedom-loving people around the world.

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