This lyrical celebration of Juneteenth, deeply rooted in Black American history, spans centuries and reverberates loudly and proudly today.
After 300 years of forced bondage; hands bound, descendants of Africa picked up their souls—all that they owned— leaving shackles where they fell on the ground, headed for the nearest resting place to be found.
Deeply emotional, evocative free verse by poet and activist Sojourner Kincaid Rolle traces the solemnity and celebration of Juneteenth from its 1865 origin…
32 pages 978-1454943747 Ages 5-9
Keywords: poetry, poems, American history, African American history, freedom, Juneteenth, celebration, slavery, overcoming adversity, prejudice, racism, 5 year old, 6 year old, 7 year old, 8 year old, African American and Black stories
