{"product_id":"the-story-of-juneteenth-board-book","title":"The Story of Juneteenth - Board Book","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eDorena Williamson\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eMarkia Jenai\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIntroduce little learners to the Juneteenth holiday with this 250-word board book about its origins and traditions.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWhat are the origins of America's newest national holiday? With simple, age-appropriate language and colorful illustrations, this little board book introduces children to the events of June 19, 1865, when Union General Gordon Granger arrived in Galveston, Texas, to inform the people of Texas that all enslaved people were declared free and the Civil War had ended. The book also connects those events to today's celebrations. Thoroughly researched and historically accurate, \u003ci\u003eThe Story of Juneteenth \u003c\/i\u003edistills a pivotal moment in U.S. history and creates an opportunity for further conversation between parent or caregiver and child.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDorena Williamson\u003c\/b\u003e is the best-selling author of \u003ci\u003eColorFull\u003c\/i\u003e (B\u0026amp;H Kids), \u003ci\u003eThe Celebration Place\u003c\/i\u003e (IVP Kids), and \u003ci\u003eCrowned With Glory \u003c\/i\u003e(WaterBrook). She is a longtime bridge-builder and co-planter of Strong Tower Bible Church, a multicultural faith community in Nashville, TN. Dorena is married to Dr. Chris Williamson and they have four children.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 24\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5 x 6.4 x 6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e May 03, 2022\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51759500689696,"sku":"9781546002161","price":7.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/eb5ed718afa02de3778254776eb1c5ec.webp?v=1780154601","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/the-story-of-juneteenth-board-book","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}