This month we celebrate Juneteenth—a time to amplify Black joy, resilience, and community. As we commemorate and reflect on the achievements of Black Americans throughout history on Juneteenth and during Black History Month, we encourage you to embrace Black joy year-round by infusing your classroom with great books.
Books for Juneteenth
By Coll Rowe | June 3 2025 | English Language ArtsHistoryBlack HistorySociology
- English Language Arts > Genre: Nonfiction > Biographies & Memoirs > LGBTQIA+
- English Language Arts > Genre: Nonfiction > People & Places > LGBTQIA+
- History > Topical History > LGBTQIA+ History
- History > United States History > By Topic > History of African Americans
- History > United States History > By Topic > History of LGBTQIA+ in America
- Social Studies > Anthropology > People and Cultures in the United States > African American
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- English Language Arts > Genre: Fiction > People & Places by Group > African American
- English Language Arts > Genre: Fiction > People & Places by Group > Inclusive, Diverse, and Multicultural
- English Language Arts > Genre: Fiction > Social Themes > Prejudice & Racism
- English Language Arts > Literature: American > 20th Century
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