On June 19, 1865 soldiers arrived in Galveston, Texas announcing the end of the Civil War and the end of slavery in the United States. Every year the United States commemorates this historic event on June 19. In Juneteenth for Mazie, a young girl learns about her own family history from the first Juneteenth through events of the Civil Rights era as she prepares for the annual Juneteenth celebration. Juneteenth for Mazie uses thoughtful text and colorful illustrations to help young children learn about this important national holiday.
