Juneteenth for Mazie

Written and illustrated by Floyd Cooper

A young girl prepares to honor the day her ancestors gained freedom.

5.5/7 Bookroo experts·4.3/5 Goodreads · 987 ratings

32 pages· 454 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud· AD660L

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Bookroo's summary

Mazie eagerly anticipates Juneteenth, a day marking her ancestors' liberation from slavery. As she prepares to celebrate, she reflects on their struggles and triumphs. Will this day of remembrance inspire her own journey toward understanding freedom's true meaning?

From the publisher

Mazie is ready to celebrate liberty. She is ready to celebrate freedom. She is ready to celebrate a great day in American history – the day her ancestors were no longer slaves. Mazie remembers the struggles and the triumph, as she gets ready to celebrate Juneteenth. This beautiful story by award-winning author and illustrator Floyd Cooper will captivate both children and adults.

At a glance

Format: Hardcover
Pages: 32
Words: 454
Reading age: 6–9
Audience: Picture
Lexile: AD660L

Themes & topics

Books about Juneteenth Books about slavery Books about holidays Books about history Books about Black history

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“This is my favorite of the Juneteenth books we've read so far—I love that it gives some history as well as a look at modern celebrations, and the illustrations are gorgeous!”

Marmee

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