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Juneteenth with Yasmin

Saadia Faruqi

It's Juneteenth! Yasmin and her parents want to learn more about this holiday that celebrates the end of slavery in the United States. During a trip to a Black history museum, Yasmin is so amazed by the exhibits that she gets lost! As Yasmin looks for help, she discovers that family togetherness is an important part of celebrating Juneteenth.

Book Details

  • Publisher: Picture Window Books
  • Publish Date: Jan 1st, 2025
  • Pages: 32
  • Language: English
  • Edition: undefined - undefined
  • Dimensions: 9.20in - 6.10in - 0.30in - 0.50lb
  • EAN: 9780756588489
  • Recommended age: 05-08
  • Categories: Holidays & Celebrations - JuneteenthAfrican American & BlackReaders - Chapter Books

About the Author

Rahmalia, Debby: - Debby Rahmalia is an illustrator and storyteller based in Indonesia. She graduated from Bandung Institute of Technology, where she earned a Bachelor of Interior Design degree. After her first baby was born, Debby was encouraged to pursue her dream of becoming an illustrator. She has been illustrating ever since and is looking forward to sharing the books she illustrates with her child. Working mainly with digital pencils, Debby is always looking for great stories to illustrate and opportunities to positively impact young minds.
Faruqi, Saadia: - Saadia Faruqi is a Pakistani American writer, interfaith activist, and cultural sensitivity trainer featured in O, The Oprah Magazine. She is the author of the Yasmin and Ali the Great series, and the Eisner award-nominated graphic novel Saving Sunshine. She also writes chapter books, picture books, and middle grade novels. Saadia is editor-in-chief of Blue Minaret, an online magazine of poetry, short stories, and art. She lives in Houston, Texas, with her family.