Join author Natasha Tripplett for a very special Juneteenth Storytime. Natasha will read aloud her acclaimed children's book Juneteenth Is, and share the history and significance that Juneteenth holds for Black Americans. This program is perfect for families with children ages 5-10, but all are welcome to join.
From her website:
Natasha, a Jewish-Jamaican American author, lives in Northern California where she writes from a tree house perched in a sycamore tree.
This story shares an intimate look at the Juneteenth holiday. It is a warm exploration of a family and a community. Juneteenth is the smell of brisket filling the air. Juneteenth is the sounds of music, dancing, and cheering ringing from the parade outside. It is love. It is prayer. It is friends and relatives coming together to commemorate freedom, hope for tomorrow, and one another. This book is an ode to the history of the Black community in the United States, a tribute to Black joy, and a portrait of familial love. With poignant text and vivid illustrations, Juneteenth Is offers a window and a mirror for readers, resonating with kids who will see themselves reflected in its pages and those who hope to understand experiences beyond their own.