The Juneteenth Alphabet

“Very informative…Parents can share this book over and over again, explaining the past while teaching their children the importance of treating all people the same.” – Good Reads with Ronna
“The Juneteenth Alphabet is loaded with history and details and serves as a great introduction to the origins and purpose of the Juneteenth holiday. ” – The Citizen-Times
“A joy to read, while maintaining the picture book’s informative mission.” – BookPage
“A perfect pick when educating youngsters on the facts, figures, and deeper meanings of Juneteenth” – Bookstr
“A wonderfully comprehensive book” – Pick of the Literature Column
“Kids who love to celebrate Juneteenth will enjoy the narrative inside this book, and children who are just learning about the holiday will get a nice, rounded education for it here….If your family has Juneteenth plans this summer, you’ll want THE JUNETEENTH ALPHABET.” – Terri Schlichenmeyer (The Bookworm Sez column)
”[An] informative text for elementary students to gain exposure not only to Juneteenth but also to equality, diversity, and acceptance.” – School Library Journal

Ana Latese is an African American illustrator with a passion for producing beautiful imagery inspired by vibrant colors, magical elements, and joy. She enjoys using different lighting situations to enhance her storytelling and give a warm feeling to her illustrations. Ana has worked with clients such as the Washington Post, Penguin Random House, Hulu, and Scholastic. When she’s not illustrating, she loves to play video games, drink a nice cup of tea at a cafe, or binge watch Criminal Minds. As a black artist, most of the pieces that she draws is her attempt to promote a world where black and brown children are seen, heard, valued, and validated. She is inspired by Faith Ringgold’s quote: “You can’t sit around and wait for somebody to say who you are. You need to write it and paint it and do it.”

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