Celebrate Juneteenth with this empowering picture book On June 19th, 1865, the last enslaved African Americans were finally freed in Galveston, Texas. Every year, our community comes together to honor this special day. We play hopscotch, eat spice cake, and listen to music, but what about the first Juneteenth? As family and friends recount their memories and stories of Juneteenths past, a young girl learns about the holiday's longstanding history and traditions. Filled with bright art, accessible language, and informational back matter, this educational book joyfully welcomes readers to the block party