Cooper’s story is straightforward and aimed at an early-elementary audience, but it provides sufficient information to use with older children as an introduction to Juneteenth, which is marking its 150th anniversary in 2015. He promises Mazie a day of good food, fun and remembrance. Protests, education and forgiveness, continues the father in his narration, are part of the story, which culminates with the inauguration of Barack Obama. Equality does not necessarily follow, but the day is always remembered. Dancing and celebrating in the streets greet the news. She snuggles up to her father, who tells about a big celebration that will occur tomorrow-“on a day we call Juneteenth.” It begins with “Great, Great, Great Grandpa Mose,” who is a slave in the cotton fields until June 19, 1865, when freedom is finally proclaimed in Galveston, Texas. Mazie is unhappy because it is bedtime, and she would much rather stay up. A father shares an important holiday with his daughter.
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