Juneteenth: The African American Independence Day - By A. J.

On June 19th,1865, Union General Gordon Granger, in Galveston, TX informed 250,000 enslaved people of their freedom.  Juneteenth is an opportunity for people to acknowledge the freedom, justice and equality journey in the United States.  This illustrated history book by Author & Illustrator, A. J. Jones, chronicles the history of this Emancipation Day with vivid illustrations, historic facts along with actual photos.  The story of freedom would not be complete without incorporating the history of slavery, the Confederacy, Civil War, Jim Crow, and the Civil Rights Movement in America.  In this book you'll find those topics and more!

This Collectible edition is designed for readers ages 8 to 88 as a fun way to learn about the history of Juneteenth which came to symbolize for many Americans what the 4th of July symbolizes for all Americans. FREEDOM!  Order your autographed copy.  44 Pages.  8 1/2x11.