Tell Me About Juneteenth

By: Kortney Nash, DeAndra Hodge

Narrated by: Melinda Sewak

Celebrate Juneteenth with this empowering audiobook, which features music and special effects. Listen along and enjoy the fun!

On June 19, 1865, the last enslaved African Americans were finally freed in Galveston, Texas. Every year, our community comes together to honor this special day. We play hopscotch, eat spice cake, and listen to music, but what about the first Juneteenth?

As family and friends recount their memories and stories of Juneteenths past, a young girl learns about the holiday's longstanding history and traditions.

Filled with accessible language,, this educational book joyfully welcomes listeners to the block party!

A Macmillan Audio production from Henry Holt & Company.

Critic reviews

"A kid-friendly exploration of a significant national holiday."—<i>Kirkus</i>

Perfect age appropriate introduction on Juneteenth

Wow. This book is so easy to love. Sprinkled with history, facts, feelings, and information that makes it easy to digest for 4~8 year olds without it feeling washed down or too complex. It really highlights how important Juneteenth is for the community and how people oriented the holiday is. It brings those together and allows space for people and ancestors. Gorgeously written, it makes you feel like you’re in the book learning and listening to everyone tell their story. More than engaging enough to be worth the money. Will be buying a physical copy as well! Wow! Never too early to teach children history.