Celebrating Juneteenth

By Coll Rowe | June 9 2026 | English Language ArtsSocial Studies & History

This month we celebrate Juneteenth—a time to amplify Black joy and community. As we commemorate and reflect on the achievements of Black Americans throughout history on Juneteenth, we encourage you to embrace Black joy year-round by infusing your classroom with great books.

Browse our Juneteenth collections:

FAMILY & CULTURE

SOCIAL EMOTIONAL LEARNING

JOYFUL READS

PICTURE BOOKS

HISTORY

EMPOWERMENT

SOCIAL JUSTICE

INSPIRATIONAL

A Kids Book About Juneteenth
A Kids Book About Juneteenth
Garrison Hayes
9780744098877
Our history echoes with events which, over time, have become hidden, yet are important to all of us. Juneteenth is a celebration which recognizes the end of the enslavement of Black people in America. This book opens a door to understanding our history and celebrating our future—together.Meet A Kids Co., a new kind of media company with a collection of beautifully designed books that kickstart challenging, empowering, and important conversations for kids and their grownups. Learn more about us at akidsco.com.
$19.99 US
May 21, 2024
Hardcover
64 Pages
DK Children
The History of We
The History of We
Nikkolas Smith
9780593619681
An awe-inspiring picture book about the origin and advancement of humans, from author and #1 New York Times bestselling illustrator Nikkolas Smith.
$18.99 US
May 20, 2025
Hardcover
40 Pages
Kokila
The Gathering Table
The Gathering Table
London Ladd, Antwan Eady
9780593480601
The author of Nigel and the Moon delivers a joyful picture book about how a Southern family gathers around a special table for year-round celebrations that highlight the importance of family, community, and coming together.
$18.99 US
May 06, 2025
Hardcover
40 Pages
Knopf Books for Young Readers
The Dream Builder's Blueprint
The Dream Builder's Blueprint
Dr. King's Message to Young People
Alice Faye Duncan, E. B. Lewis
9781662680311
A riveting found poem for kids based on Martin Luther King Jr.’s “Street Sweeper” speech. Dr. King's words are creatively interpreted in this nonfiction picture book written by acclaimed author Alice Faye Duncan, accompanied by gorgeous artwork by E. B. Lewis.
$19.99 US
Jan 06, 2026
Hardcover
32 Pages
Calkins Creek
Twice Enslaved
Twice Enslaved
Liberty and Justice for Henrietta Wood
Selene Castrovilla, Erin K. Robinson
9781662680748
Here is the story of Henrietta Wood, who was enslaved twice—but who demanded justice and was awarded the largest reparations ever granted for enslavement. A nonfiction book for ages 9–12 that puts a human face on the current issue of reparations.
$19.99 US
Feb 03, 2026
Hardcover
80 Pages
Calkins Creek
Main Street
Main Street
A Community Story About Redlining
David Wilkerson, Tiffany Jewell, Britt Hawthorne
9798217002672
A girl learns how institutional racism has affected her neighborhood in this intergenerational picture book about U.S. history, community action, and resilience by two New York Times bestselling authors.
$18.99 US
Jan 27, 2026
Hardcover
40 Pages
Kokila
Family Feast!
Family Feast!
Carole Boston Weatherford, Frank Morrison
9780593898291
From the award-winning author and illustrator of Standing in the Need of Prayer comes a joyous picture book about an intergenerational Black family cooking a delicious feast and appreciating their quality time together.
$18.99 US
Sep 23, 2025
Hardcover
32 Pages
Crown Books for Young Readers
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