Celebrate Juneteenth with this heartfelt introduction for kids ages 3 to 6.

A is for ancestors, and B is for Black. There is a complex history behind Juneteenth—but in The Juneteenth Alphabet, kids (and adults) can find celebratory moments of joy and inspiration as they learn about the origins and traditions of this day of freedom (for all!). Includes a glossary of key terms and a list of websites for further reading.

BIO

Andrea Underwood Petifer currently serves as an adjunct professor in the H. M. Michaux, Jr. School of Education. She is the 2018 Durham Public Schools’ Assistant Principal of the Year and is entering her sixth year of leadership at Pearsontown Year-Round Elementary School. Andrea was a Ronald Edmonds Scholar at NCCU, receiving a full academic scholarship. She earned her B.A. in Elementary Education in 2005, followed by certification in Academically & Intellectually Gifted in 2007. Andrea continued her studies at Meredith College, earning an M.Ed in Gifted Education in 2010. Following five years of mentoring student teachers, Andrea was recognized as the Southwest Elementary Teacher of the Year. After serving as an AIG facilitator, she attained an MSA from NCCU while concurrently serving as president of the Durham Association of Educators in 2013.

REVIEWS

"[An] informative text for elementary students to gain exposure not only to Juneteenth but also to equality, diversity, and acceptance." -- School Library Journal

"A joy to read, while maintaining the picture book’s informative mission." -- BookPage

"Kids who love to celebrate Juneteenth will enjoy the narrative inside this book, and children who are just learning about the holiday will get a nice, rounded education for it here....If your family has Juneteenth plans this summer, you’ll want THE JUNETEENTH ALPHABET." -- Terri Schlichenmeyer (The Bookworm Sez column)

[H]  Duopress  /  April 01, 2025

 0.5" H x 8.2" L x 8.2" W (0.65 lbs) 40 pages

For ages 3 to 6