Blog Posts by Subject: Juneteenth

Jump into the festivities with these recommended picture books, nonfiction books, themed storytimes, online resources, and more.

The books below, both fiction and nonfiction and for a span of age groups, delve into the Juneteenth holiday directly or take place during the joyous, yet tumultuous time period as slavery officially ended and freed Black people faced new new forms of economic, legal, and societal barriers rooted in racism

The books recommended below illuminate the lives of historic African American figures, both before and after Emancipation, honor the richness and resilience of Black culture, and affirm the identities and experiences of Black children.

June is a busy time at the Library, as we celebrate Pride Month and mark Juneteenth, and there’s plenty for teens to explore including free online events, book lists, and more.

Junio ​​es un mes muy especial porque celebramos Juneteenth, la Herencia del Inmigrante y el orgullo LGBTQ. / June is a very special month because we celebrate Juneteenth, Immigrant Heritage and LGBTQ Pride.

Discover a full lineup of events, plus a message from Schomburg Center Director Kevin Young.

Juneteenth has inspired literature for adults, including Ralph Ellison's classic novel of the same name, but there are also great books to introduce the holiday's stories and traditions to the youngest readers.

Juneteenth is a holiday celebrated across the country commemorating the formal emancipation of slaves in the United States.