"The soulful illustrations in a muted palette align seamlessly, portraying events in a dignified, momentous style.These lyrical verses are perfect for reading out loud." -- Booklist , starred review "A noteworthy tribute to Juneteenth. A profound memorial to the suffering, strength, and stories of Black Americans." -- Kirkus Reviews "Each stanza is paired with gorgeous and warm artwork that complements the text. a worthy purchase." -- School Library Journal "This is a book that needs to be on the shelf of every library." -- School Library Connection "A largely earth-toned color palette distinguishes Bostic's art, which tenderly portrays brown-skinned characters' detailed facial expressions across environments and generations.

Together, the creators emphasize the value of freedom embodied by the 'symbolic holiday.'" -- Publishers Weekly "Sojourner Kincaid Rolle powerfully articulates the history of Juneteenth" -- PBS "Moving Illustrations by Bostic." -- The Boston Globe "An honorable tribute to the legacy of the Juneteenth holiday. In this book, illustrations are as powerful as words." -- Parents "[T]his lyrical book is a perfect read-aloud." -- SheKnows "Bostic's warm oil painting illustrations are stunning. The entire book is a work of art." -- Book Riot "Sure to become a new family favorite.

" -- The Root "A lyrical ode to the strength of African Americans, Sojourner Kincaid Rolle's poem-turned-book captures the essence of enslaved people who persevered and whose legacies continue today." -- Woman's Day.