Juneteenth is our newest national holiday.

Here are 12 books to read about it, recommended by experts, to commemorate and celebrate it.

But, its important all Americans observe the significance of this day.

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But the struggle continues and its always moving forward.

Its heartbreaking to see how freedom is always so close and so far away at the same time.

The author talks about that in all her recipes.

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assistant professor of Black Studies at theUniversity of Missouri

The book is not imposing, and its very easy to read.

It is a must-read anytime, anywherebut especially as we celebrate Juneteenth.

This book is a perfect, read-aloud, historical lesson that belongs in every home and school library.

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Each authors contribution covers five years of the 400 year story.

This is a community history of African Americans in the United States from 1619 to 2019.

I think the familiar tune is creative and will be memorable for people to learn about Juneteenth.

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The illustrations and the colors are beautiful as well.

Reading this will give people an understanding of what was going on, even after enslaved people were freed.

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assistant professor of Black Studies at theUniversity of Missouri

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Three woman’s hands featuring Olive&June, Glamnetics, and Chillhouse press on nails against a sparkly background.

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