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17 Books About Freedom

17 Books About Freedom

You can borrow these books for FREE through the Boston Public Library (BPL) or preview them through our affiliate link on Amazon.

Stitch by Stitch: Elizabeth Hobbs Keckly Sews Her Way to Freedom
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Meet Lizzy, a girl who learned to sew from her mother and used the skill to gain her freedom. Lizzy was so talented she was sought after by many including Mrs. Lincoln (President Abraham Lincoln's wife). She went on to accomplish extraordinary feats including hiring other women in her dress shop, writing an autobiography, and becoming the head of Sewing at Wilberforce University.

Juneteenth

The Story of Juneteenth
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A board book about America's newest holiday.

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The Juneteenth Story: Celebrating the End of Slavery in the United States
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Learn about the first state to free their enslaved and other important events leading up to Emancipation.

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Juneteenth: The Black American Journey
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Starts with a country divided and the start of the Civil War on April 12, 1861. Ends with the Juneteenth timeline and things to think about.

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What Is Juneteenth? (What Was?)
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Discover early celebrations of freedom and how Juneteenth is celebrated today.

Juneteenth

Never Caught, the Story of Ona Judge: George and Martha Washington's Courageous Slave Who Dared to Run Away; Young Readers Edition
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Follow the incredible journey of a 22 year-old who resisted the President of the United States and remained a fugitive for over 50 years.

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Juneteenth: Our Day of Freedom (Step into Reading)
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Learn where the name "Juneteenth" came from and the history behind the new federal holiday.

Juneteenth

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