Facts About American Sign Language
June 26, 2024
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On June 19, 1865 enslaved people in Texas learned they were free, two years after the Emancipation Proclamation was signed by President Abraham Lincoln. The date, called Freedom Day or Juneteenth, became a federal holiday in 2021. Juneteenth is a day to celebrate with family picnics, gatherings and pageants, to shop at Black-owned businesses and to reflect on Black history. The ten children’s books below highlight various aspects of Juneteenth.
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Q: Your first two books are cookbooks. What made you veer off to picture book writing?
A:The idea to write for a younger audience blossomed when I was invited to do a cooking demonstration at the 2019 Sharjah Children’s Reading Book Festival in the United Arab Emirates. It was a wonderful experience to cook adobo and with and for kids whose minds are free from preconceived notions. The children were such an amazing and engaged audience. They were eager to participate, excited to try something new, and brimming with curiosity.