Juneteenth

by Eliot, Hannah; Andrews, Tequitia

• ISBN13: 9781665990349
• ISBN10: 1665990341
• Format: Board Book
• Copyright: 2026-04-07
• Publisher: Little Simon

Summary

Introduce young readers to the history and celebration of Juneteenth with this vibrant board book! The Celebrate the World series highlights special occasions and holidays across the globe.

On June 19th each year, we celebrate Juneteenth! On this special day, we celebrate freedom for Black people in America. We honor the day with family, food, and fun, and we reflect on African American history. From barbecues to parades, Juneteenth flags to signs and displays, there are many ways to celebrate and support this holiday. Learn all about Juneteenth and its traditions in this celebratory board book.

Author Biography

Hannah Eliot is a children’s book editor who lives in Vermont. Her favorite activities include editing (of course), writing, drawing, and spending time with her family!

Tequitia Andrews (pronounced “ta-key-ta”) is an artist and illustrator from Richmond, Virginia. A graduate of Virginia State University, Tequitia didn’t pursue a career as an artist until her thirties. Starting off primarily as a painter, Tequitia took an independent learning journey in all the different facets of art making. She found her voice in the world of illustration. Since then, she has illustrated book covers, greeting cards, products, and picture books. Visit her at TequitiaAndrews.com.