Juneteenth jamboree
by Carole Boston Weatherford
Reading Level 3-4 Gentle (Lvl 1)
Ages 5-8
The text is written at a 3rd grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for younger children (ages 5–8), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.
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About This Book
Cassandra and her family travel back to her parents' hometown in Texas, where she learns about the joyful Juneteenth celebration that marks freedom and new beginnings. Through colorful festivities and family gatherings, Cassandra discovers what makes a place truly feel like home. This uplifting story highlights the importance of history, culture, and togetherness.
Representation & Themes
MulticulturalFamilyHistorical
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 1 — Gentle Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense
No conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
Data confidence: standard
Details
- ISBN
- 1880000180
- Pages
- 40
- Published
- 1995
- Type
- Fiction
- Word Count
- 1,281
Genres
Juvenile Fiction
Subjects
African Americans -- FictionFamily life -- FictionTexas -- Fiction