LEO'S JUNETEENTH JOURNEY

A MAGICAL WALK THROUGH HISTORY

von Maya Cole

28 Seiten, Taschenbuch

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What if history wasn't just something you read about, but something you could step inside?It's a regular afternoon in Leo's cozy living room, until his Grandma pulls out a heavy, velvet family album. But this isn't just a book of faded photographs. As Grandma turns the pages, the ceiling suddenly vanishes, replaced by the sprawling, leafy branches of giant oak trees.

The magic has begun.Leo has just been transported back to Galveston, Texas, in the year 1872.In Leo's Juneteenth Journey: A Magical Walk Through History, children will join Leo as he watches history unfold right before his eyes. He sees newly freed men and women proudly pooling their hard-earned coins to buy land for the very first Juneteenth celebration. He experiences the joy of a community picnic, the taste of sweet red hibiscus tea, and the rhythm of music under the Texas sun.But the journey doesn't stop there.

The magical album whisks Leo from the past to the present, from the grand, bronze walls of the National Museum of African American History and Culture in Washington, D.C., straight to his own neighborhood's diverse, modern-day block party.Written with warmth and wonder by Maya Cole, this beautiful story teaches children that history isn't just in the past, it's alive, it's all around us, and it's something we carry forward together.Inside, families and educators will find:

- A gentle, age-appropriate introduction to the origins and significance of Juneteenth.- A beautiful celebration of unity, showing how the story of freedom is a shared American joy that brings neighbors of all backgrounds together.- The magic of family storytelling, highlighting the special, loving bond between a grandmother and her grandson.- Rich, engaging themes of community, resilience, and the true meaning of Jubilee.

Perfect for readers ages 4 to 8, this book is a must-have for parents and teachers looking for an inspiring, uplifting way to talk about American history, heritage, and hope.Because freedom is a story worth sharing, and Jubilee is a joy meant for everyone.Grab your copy of Leo's Juneteenth Journey today and start a new reading tradition with your family!