18 must-read picture books books like The Story of Juneteenth by Dorena Williamson

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The Story of Juneteenth

By: Dorena Williamson

4.31

Format: 24 pages, Board Book

Introduce little learners to the Juneteenth holiday with this 250-word board book about its origins…

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1. Hug Machine

By: Scott Campbell

4.14

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

Who have YOU hugged today? Open your arms to this delightfully tender, goofy, and sweet tale. Wa… read more

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  • picture books
  • childrens
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2. The Name Jar

By: Yangsook Choi

4.14

Format: None pages,

The new kid in school needs a new name! Or does she? Being the new kid in school is hard enough, bu… read more

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  • picture books
  • childrens

3. Henry's Freedom Box: A True Story from the Underground Railroad

By: Kadir Nelson , Ellen Levine

3.57

Format: 432 pages, Hardcover

A stirring, dramatic story of a slave who mails himself to freedom by a Jane Addams Peace Award-win… read more

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4. Llama Llama Misses Mama

By: Anna Dewdney

3.69

Format: 496 pages, Hardcover

Strange new teacher. Strange new toys. Lots of kids and lots of noise! What would Llama like to do?… read more

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5. Black Girl You Are Atlas

By: Renée Watson

4.61

Format: 96 pages, Hardcover

A thoughtful celebration of Black girlhood by award-winning author and poet Renée Watson. In thi… read more

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6. Fry Bread: A Native American Family Story

By: Kevin Noble Maillard

4.42

Format: 42 pages, Hardcover

Fry bread is food. It is warm and delicious, piled high on a plate. Fry bread is time. It brin… read more

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  • nonfiction
  • picture books
  • history
  • childrens
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7. We Are Water Protectors: (Caldecott Medal Winner)

By: Carole Lindstrom

4.51

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

Inspired by the many Indigenous-led movements across North America, We Are Water Protectors issues … read more

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  • nonfiction
  • picture books
  • childrens
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8. In Every Life

By: Marla Frazee

4.28

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

A simple and profound meditation on the many wonders of life from two-time Caldecott Honor recipien… read more

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  • picture books
  • childrens
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9. Stacey’s Extraordinary Words (The Stacey Stories)

By: Stacey Abrams

4.54

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

The debut picture book from iconic voting rights advocate and #1 New York Times bestselling author … read more

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  • nonfiction
  • picture books
  • childrens
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10. Square (The Shapes Trilogy)

By: Mac Barnett

4.14

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

This book is about Square. Square spends every day taking blocks from a pile below the ground to a … read more

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  • picture books
  • childrens
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11. The Oldest Student: How Mary Walker Learned to Read

By: Rita Lorraine Hubbard

4.60

Format: 34 pages, Hardcover

In 1848, Mary Walker was born into slavery. At age 15, she was freed, and by age 20, she was marrie… read more

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  • nonfiction
  • picture books
  • history
  • childrens
"Mary decided that flying was a lot like reading: they both made a body feel free as a bird."

-Rita Lorraine Hubbard, The Oldest Student: How Mary Walker Learned to Read

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12. The Scariest Kitten in the World

By: Kate Messner

3.90

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

WARNING! This is a VERY scary story. It is the most spine-chilling story anyone could ever read. It… read more

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  • holiday
  • picture books
  • childrens
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13. Jovita Wore Pants

By: Aida Salazar

4.20

Format: None pages, Hardcover

Scholastic/Levine has acquired Aida Salazar's debut picture book, Jovita Wore Pants, the story of J… read more

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  • nonfiction
  • picture books
  • history
  • childrens
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14. Black Boy, Black Boy

By: Ali Kamanda

4.20

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

Inspire Black boys to imagine all the great things they can do while celebrating remarkable moments… read more

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  • nonfiction
  • picture books
  • history
  • childrens
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15. 'Twas the Night Before Pride

By: Joanna McClintick

4.35

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

A glittering celebration of queer families puts Pride gently in perspective—honoring those in the L… read more

Similar categories in Joanna McClintick's 'Twas the Night Before Pride book and Dorena Williamson's The Story of Juneteenth

  • holiday
  • picture books
  • childrens
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16. Me and the Family Tree

By: Carole Boston Weatherford

4.04

Format: 24 pages, Board book

A celebration of family roots from award-winning children's author Carole Boston Weatherford! I'… read more

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  • picture books
  • childrens
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17. The Story of Rap

By: Nicola Edwards

4.36

Format: 24 pages, Board Book

Lay down a baby beat and learn all about the history of rap!"This is sooooo adorbs!!" —Missy Elliot… read more

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  • nonfiction
  • picture books
  • history
  • childrens
Cover of The Story of Juneteenth by Dorena Williamson

18. The Story of Juneteenth

By: Dorena Williamson

4.31

Format: 24 pages, Board Book

Introduce little learners to the Juneteenth holiday with this 250-word board book about its origins… read more

Similar categories in Dorena Williamson's The Story of Juneteenth book and Dorena Williamson's The Story of Juneteenth

  • history
  • childrens
  • holiday
  • picture books
  • nonfiction
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19. 30,000 Stitches: The Inspiring Story of the National 9/11 Flag

By: Amanda Davis

4.54

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

Discover the inspiring story of the American flag that flew over Ground Zero, traveled across all f… read more

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  • nonfiction
  • picture books
  • history
  • childrens
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20. Grow

By: Clarion Books

3.80

Format: 12 pages, Board Book

Pull tabs transform this book into a plant that can be displayed in a new baby's home. The perfect … read more

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  • picture books
Cover of Food Faces: A Board Book by Deanna F. Cook

21. Food Faces: A Board Book

By: Deanna F. Cook

4.17

Format: 22 pages, Board Book

The littlest foodies will find this board book irresistible! On each page, they’ll look into the ey… read more

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  • picture books

7 Top history books like The Story of Juneteenth by Dorena Williamson

Transform Your Habits

Fry Bread: A Native American Family Story

Kevin Noble Maillard

4.42

Transform Your Habits

The Oldest Student: How Mary Walker Learned to Read

Rita Lorraine Hubbard

4.60

Transform Your Habits

Jovita Wore Pants

Aida Salazar

4.20

Transform Your Habits

Black Boy, Black Boy

Ali Kamanda

4.20

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Last Stop on Market Street

Matt de la Peña , Christian Robinson

4.30

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A Ball for Daisy

Chris Raschka

3.88

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Crown: An Ode to the Fresh Cut

Derrick Barnes , Gordon C. James

4.38

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Vashti Harrison

4.66

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