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So Many Years: A Juneteenth Story

Anne Wynter, illustrated by Jerome Pumphrey

This nonfiction picture book traces the history of Juneteenth, connecting enslavement and emancipation to celebrations that began in the nineteenth century and continue today. Its account honors Black resilience and joy while acknowledging the sobering history behind the holiday. Vibrant illustrations contrast that history with enduring community celebration across generations.

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Book details

Lexile Text Measure
281L
ATOS Book Level
2.2
AR Interest Level
Lower Grades (LG K-3)
AR Points
0.5
Word Count
108
Fountas & Pinnell Text Level
I
Themes
History · Holidays And Celebrations · Resilience · Social Justice
Format
Hardcover
Publisher
Clarion Books
Published
May 6, 2025
Pages
32
ISBN-13
9780063081147
Language
English
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