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Juneteeth: A Reading ListJuneteeth: A Reading List<div class="ExternalClassF40A04A403BD4F4AAB0FFC28723569E8"><div class="ExternalClass8E00952B740A4814AD79A80EB0120FDE" style="text-align:left;">When President Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation - freeing more than 3.5 million enslaved people in this country - it was <strong>1863</strong>.<br><br>When news of this finally reached the people it affected, it was June 19, <strong>1865</strong>.<br><br>In <strong>1866</strong>, Juneteenth, as the day the news was delivered came to be known, was first celebrated on its one-year anniversary. <br><br>In <strong>2021</strong>, Juneteenth was declared a federal holiday.<br><br>​​Delve into the history of this pivotal moment in American history and explore its legacy through thoughtful examinations, fiction, poetry, children's books and more. <br><br><h4 style="font-size:13px;"><br></h4></div></div>

 

 

 

 

Gain a deeper perspective with this list that has something for every reader.Gain a deeper perspective with this list that has something for every reader.https://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/images/Lists/Staff Picks/SP_Juneteenth-A-Reading-List_web.jpg897

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

A Black women's history of the United StatesA Black women's history of the United StatesBerry, Daina Ramey, author.5938715Book9780807033555https://discover.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search?query=%22black%20women%27s%20history%20of%20the%20united%20states%22%20daina&searchType=everything&pageSize=10
African American Poetry : 250 years of struggle & songAfrican American Poetry : 250 years of struggle & song6109549Book9781598536669https://discover.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search?query=African%20American%20Poetry%20kevin%20young&searchType=everything&pageSize=10
Barracoon : the story of the last "black cargo"Barracoon : the story of the last "black cargo"Hurston, Zora Neale, author.5099630Book9780062748201https://discover.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search?query=%22barracoon%22%20zora%20neal%20hurston&searchType=everything&pageSize=10
Black ghost of empire : the long death of slavery and the failure of emancipationBlack ghost of empire : the long death of slavery and the failure of emancipationManjapra, Kris, 1978- author.6643269Book9781982123475https://discover.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search?query=%22black%20ghost%20of%20empire%22%20kris&searchType=everything&pageSize=10
Envisioning emancipation : Black Americans and the end of slaveryEnvisioning emancipation : Black Americans and the end of slaveryWillis, Deborah, 1948-4104771Book9781439909850https://discover.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search?query=%22envisioning%20emancipation%22%20deborah%20willis&searchType=everything&pageSize=10
Four hundred souls : a community history of African America, 1619-2019Four hundred souls : a community history of African America, 1619-20196149408Book9780593134047https://discover.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search?query=%22four%20hundred%20souls%22%20ibram&searchType=everything&pageSize=10
From Here to Equality : Reparations for Black Americans in the Twenty-First CenturyFrom Here to Equality : Reparations for Black Americans in the Twenty-First CenturyDarity., William A.6924084Book9781469671215https://discover.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search?query=%22from%20here%20to%20equality%22%20darity&searchType=everything&pageSize=10
How the word is passed : a reckoning with the history of slavery across AmericaHow the word is passed : a reckoning with the history of slavery across AmericaSmith, Clint, author.6306389Book9780316492935https://discover.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search?query=%22how%20the%20word%20is%20passed%22%20clint%20smith&searchType=everything&pageSize=10
James : a novelJames : a novelEverett, Percival, author.7503601Book9780385550369https://discover.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search?query=%22james%22%20everett%20percival&searchType=everything&pageSize=10
Juneteenth : a novelJuneteenth : a novelEllison, Ralph, author.4669472Book0375707549https://discover.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search?query=juneteenth%20ralph%20ellison&searchType=everything&pageSize=10
LibertieLibertieGreenidge, Kaitlyn, author.6236271Book9781616207014https://discover.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search?query=Libertie%20:%20a%20novel&searchType=everything&pageSize=10
Night flyer : Harriet Tubman and the faith dreams of a free peopleNight flyer : Harriet Tubman and the faith dreams of a free peopleMiles, Tiya, 1970- author.7603900Book9780593491164https://discover.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search?query=%22night%20flyer%22%20tiya&searchType=everything&pageSize=10
On JuneteenthOn JuneteenthGordon-Reed, Annette, author.7750496Book9781631498831https://discover.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search?query=%22on%20juneteenth%22%20annette&searchType=everything&pageSize=10
River of blood : American slavery from the people who lived it : interviews & photographs of formerly enslaved African Americans / edited by Richard Cahan and Michael Williams ; foreword by Adam Green.River of blood : American slavery from the people who lived it : interviews & photographs of formerly enslaved African Americans / edited by Richard Cahan and Michael Williams ; foreword by Adam Green.5929900Book9780991541850https://discover.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search?query=%22river%20of%20blood%22%20adam%20green&searchType=everything&pageSize=10
Rooted : the American legacy of land theft and the modern movement for Black land ownershipRooted : the American legacy of land theft and the modern movement for Black land ownershipBaker, Brea, author.7781649Book9780593447376https://discover.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search?query=%22rooted%22%20brea%20baker&searchType=everything&pageSize=10
Stony the road : Reconstruction, white supremacy, and the rise of Jim CrowStony the road : Reconstruction, white supremacy, and the rise of Jim CrowGates, Henry Louis, Jr., author.5630543Book9780525559535https://discover.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search?query=%22stony%20the%20road%22%20henry%20louis%20gates&searchType=everything&pageSize=10
The 1619 Project : a new origin storyThe 1619 Project : a new origin story6375902Book9780593230572https://discover.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search?query=1619%20new%20origin%20story%20caitlin&searchType=everything&pageSize=10
The Underground Railroad : a novelThe Underground Railroad : a novelWhitehead, Colson, 1969- author.4499338Book9780385542364https://discover.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search?query=%22underground%20railroad%22%20colson&searchType=everything&pageSize=10
The life and times of Frederick Douglass : his early life as a slave, his escape from bondage, and his complete historyThe life and times of Frederick Douglass : his early life as a slave, his escape from bondage, and his complete historyDouglass, Frederick, 1818-1895.6666475Book9780486431703https://discover.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search?query=life%20and%20times%20frederick%20douglass&searchType=everything&pageSize=10
The prophets : a novelThe prophets : a novelJones, Robert, Jr., 1971- author.6149394Book9780593085684https://discover.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search?query=%22the%20prophets%22%20robert%20jones&searchType=everything&pageSize=10
The warmth of other suns : the epic story of America's great migrationThe warmth of other suns : the epic story of America's great migrationWilkerson, Isabel.3953440Book9780679444329https://discover.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search?query=%22warmth%20of%20other%20suns%22%20wilkerson&searchType=everything&pageSize=10
The weary bluesThe weary bluesHughes, Langston, 1902-1967.4258798Book9780385352970https://discover.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search?query=%22the%20weary%20blues%22%20langston%20hughes&searchType=everything&pageSize=10
Wake : the hidden history of women-led slave revoltsWake : the hidden history of women-led slave revoltsHall, Rebecca, 1963- author.6313723Book9781982115180https://discover.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search?query=%22wake:%20the%20hidden%20history%22%20rebecca%20hall&searchType=everything&pageSize=10
When the reckoning comes : a novelWhen the reckoning comes : a novelMcQueen, LaTanya, author.6412584Book9780063035041https://discover.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search?query=%22when%20the%20reckoning%20comes%22%20latanya&searchType=everything&pageSize=10
A little devil in America : notes in praise of Black performanceA little devil in America : notes in praise of Black performanceAbdurraqib, Hanif, 1983- author.5939315Book9781984801197https://discover.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search?query=%22a%20little%20devil%20in%20america%22%20hanif&searchType=everything&pageSize=10
Between the world and meBetween the world and meCoates, Ta-Nehisi.4249809Book9780812993547https://discover.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search?query=%22between%20the%20world%20and%20me%22%20coates&searchType=everything&pageSize=10
Black food : stories, art & recipes from across the African disaporaBlack food : stories, art & recipes from across the African disapora6393021Book9781984859723https://discover.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search?query=%22black%20food%22%20bryant&searchType=everything&pageSize=10
Black futuresBlack futures6134426Book9780399181139https://discover.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search?query=%22black%20futures%22%20kimberly%20drew&searchType=everything&pageSize=10
Black meme : a history of the images that make usBlack meme : a history of the images that make usRussell, Legacy, author.7679097Book9781839762802https://discover.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search?query=%22black%20meme%22%20legacy&searchType=everything&pageSize=10
Black women taught us : an intimate history of Black feminismBlack women taught us : an intimate history of Black feminismJackson, Jenn M., author.7421437Book9780593243336https://discover.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search?query=%22black%20women%20taught%20us%22%20jenn%20jackson&searchType=everything&pageSize=10
Carolina built : a novelCarolina built : a novelAlexander, Kianna, author.6597431Book9781982163686https://discover.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search?query=%22carolina%20built%22%20kianna&searchType=everything&pageSize=10
Gather me : a memoir in praise of the books that saved meGather me : a memoir in praise of the books that saved meEdim, Glory, 1982- author.7849316Book9780525619796https://discover.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search?query=%22gather%20me%22%20edim&searchType=everything&pageSize=10
Hell of a book : or the altogether factual, Wholly Bona Fide story of a big dreams, hard luck, American-Made Mad KidHell of a book : or the altogether factual, Wholly Bona Fide story of a big dreams, hard luck, American-Made Mad KidMott, Jason, author.6335363Book9780593330968https://discover.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search?query=%22hell%20of%20a%20book%22%20mott&searchType=everything&pageSize=10
How far to the promised land : one Black family's story of hope and survival in the American SouthHow far to the promised land : one Black family's story of hope and survival in the American SouthMcCaulley, Esau, author.7341855Book9780593241080https://discover.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search?query=%22how%20far%20to%20the%20promised%20land%22%20esau&searchType=everything&pageSize=10
I know why the caged bird singsI know why the caged bird singsAngelou, Maya.4408999Book0812980026https://discover.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search?query=%22i%20know%20why%20the%20caged%20bird%20sings%22%20angelou&searchType=everything&pageSize=10
Madness : race and insanity in a Jim Crow asylumMadness : race and insanity in a Jim Crow asylumHylton, Antonia, author.7441975Book9781538723692https://discover.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search?query=madness%20antonia%20hylton&searchType=everything&pageSize=10
Night wherever we go : a novelNight wherever we go : a novelPeyton, Tracey Rose, author.6950862Book9780063249875https://discover.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search?query=%22night%20wherever%20we%20go%22%20peyton&searchType=everything&pageSize=10
Red ClayRed ClayFancher, Charles B.8147247Book9798212408691https://discover.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search?query=%22red%20clay%22%20fancher&searchType=everything&pageSize=10
That's how they get you : an anthology of new Black humorThat's how they get you : an anthology of new Black humorYoung, Damon (EDT)/ Young, Damon (INT)8353783Book9780593317112https://discover.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search?query=%22how%20they%20get%20you%22%20damon%20young&searchType=everything&pageSize=10
The Nickel boys : a novelThe Nickel boys : a novelWhitehead, Colson, 1969- author.5720198Book9780385537070https://discover.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search?query=%22the%20nickel%20boys%22%20colson&searchType=everything&pageSize=10
What you leave behind : a novelWhat you leave behind : a novelMorris, Wanda M. (Wanda Michelle), 1959- author.7619670Book9780063359734https://discover.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search?query=%22what%20you%20leave%20behind%22%20wanda%20morris&searchType=everything&pageSize=10
Woke up no lightWoke up no lightMottley, Leila, 2002- author.7528881Book9780593319710https://discover.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search?query=%22woke%20up%20no%20light%22%20leila&searchType=everything&pageSize=10
Zeal : a novelZeal : a novelJerkins, Morgan, author.8251388Book9780063234086https://discover.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search?query=zeal%20morgan%20jerkins&searchType=everything&pageSize=10
A kids book about JuneteenthA kids book about JuneteenthHayes, Garrison, author.7597392Book9780744098877https://discover.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search?query=%22a%20kids%20book%20about%20juneteenth%22%20garrison&searchType=everything&pageSize=10
All different now : Juneteenth, the first day of freedomAll different now : Juneteenth, the first day of freedomJohnson, Angela, 1961-6058328Book9780689873768https://discover.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search?query=%22all%20different%20now%22%20angela%20johnson&searchType=everything&pageSize=10
Brown girl dreamingBrown girl dreamingWoodson, Jacqueline.4099970Book9780399252518https://discover.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search?query=%22brown%20girl%20dreaming%22%20woodson&searchType=everything&pageSize=10
Freedom, we singFreedom, we singLeón, Amyra, 1992- author.5998326Book9781912497324https://discover.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search?query=%22freedom%20we%20sing%22%20amyra&searchType=everything&pageSize=10
Harriet Tubman : conductor on the Underground RailroadHarriet Tubman : conductor on the Underground RailroadPetry, Ann, 1908-1997.4056074Book0690372361https://discover.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search?query=%22harriet%20tubman%22%20petry&searchType=everything&pageSize=10
Heart and soul : the story of America and African AmericansHeart and soul : the story of America and African AmericansNelson, Kadir.3934759Book9780061730740https://discover.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search?query=%22heart%20and%20soul%22%20kadir%20nelson&searchType=everything&pageSize=10
Henry's freedom boxHenry's freedom boxLevine, Ellen.3775421Book043977733Xhttps://discover.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search?query=%22henry%27s%20freedom%20box%22%20levine&searchType=everything&pageSize=10