So Many Years
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2025 · Est. 1 min read-aloud

So Many Years

Written by Anne Wynter · Illustrated by Jerome Pumphrey

Discover the origins of Juneteenth and the enduring legacy of Black joy.

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32 pages· 108 words· Est. 1 min read-aloud· ~280L
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Bookroo's summary

Explore the vibrant history of Juneteenth through poetic storytelling and stunning illustrations. This picture book delves into the origins of this significant celebration, highlighting the resilience and joy that have emerged from a painful past. As you turn each page, feel the rhythm of freedom and the spirit of a community that dances and sings in triumph. What stories of strength and celebration will you uncover?

From the publisher

The celebrated author of Ezra Jack Keats Award winner Nell Plants a Tree and a Caldecott Honor artist come together for a poetic picture book introduction to Juneteenth and its origin.Oh, how you would dance! How you would sing! How you would celebrate!With lyrical text from Anne Wynter and radiant artwork from Jerome Pumphrey, this poetic picture book explains the history behind Juneteenth celebrations. So Many Years simultaneously acknowledges the history of slavery in the US as well as the astonishing Black resilience that has led to an enduring legacy of Black joy.

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
32
Words
108
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
~280L
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
2.2
F&P level
~I
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
554344
Publication
Published
May 6, 2025
Publisher
Clarion Books
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780063081147

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