What Is Juneteenth?
by Kirsti Jewel and Manuel Gutierrez • Part of the What Was? What Is? Series
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- Grade
- 1-6
- Genre
- Holiday
- Nonfiction
- Cultural Experience
- African American
Year Published 2022
Word Count 7,227
- Text Complexity
- Lexile Level: 960L
- ATOS Reading Level: 6.4
- AR Quiz Numbers
- Quiz 516334, 1 AR Points
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- Curricular Area
- History
- Social Studies
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Awards & Distinctions 3

Notable Social Studies Trade Books for Young People, 2015-2025
History, Life, Culture in the Americas Selection, 2023

Children's Favorites Award, 2015-2025
Selection, 2023

Teacher Favorites Award, 2015-2025
Selection, 2023
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