{"product_id":"two-by-twins-juneteenth-joy-and-celebration-juneteenth-joy-and-celebration-the-twins-take-a-cultural-road-trip-9798990369436","title":"Two by Twins - Juneteenth Joy and Celebration: Juneteenth Joy and Celebration: The Twins Take a Cultural Road Trip","description":"\u003cp\u003eLooking for a Juneteenth book for kids that goes beyond the basics?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJuneteenth Joy \u0026amp; Celebration takes children on a heartwarming road trip to Galveston, Texas - the very place where, on June 19, 1865, the news of freedom finally reached the last enslaved people in America, two and a half years after the Emancipation Proclamation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCurious twins Jada and Justin are about to discover why their family still celebrates.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn the music spilling into the street.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn the mural taller than two stories.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn the red drink glowing in Jada's hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn every story their mother tells on the road.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom the historic Juneteenth mural in Galveston to the meaning behind traditional red foods, every page is a love letter to where we come from - and a quiet promise about who we're becoming.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eInside this Juneteenth picture book, young readers will learn: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- The true story of Juneteenth and how it became a national holiday\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Why the news of freedom took two years to reach Texas\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- The meaning behind traditional red Juneteenth foods (red drink, watermelon, strawberries, red velvet cake)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Real Galveston landmarks where Black history was made, including Ashton Villa and Emancipation Park\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- The lasting power of heritage, ancestors, and family pride\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePerfect for: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Family Juneteenth celebrations and bedtime read-alouds\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Pre-K through 3rd grade classroom libraries\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Black History Month and June curriculum\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Diverse, multicultural, and African American picture book collections\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Juneteenth gifts for children, grandchildren, godchildren, and students\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBonus features for parents and teachers: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Words to Know glossary\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Family discussion questions\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Stunning, culturally rich illustrations on every spread\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSome books teach a holiday. This one hands down a legacy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAges 4-8 - A Two by Twins picture book.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Sasha\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 05\/28\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798990369436\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 58\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.36lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.50h x 8.50w x 0.15d","brand":"Mimi Bright","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53459012354229,"sku":"9798990369436","price":16.14,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/files\/9798990369436.jpg?v=1791297627","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/two-by-twins-juneteenth-joy-and-celebration-juneteenth-joy-and-celebration-the-twins-take-a-cultural-road-trip-9798990369436","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}