Happy Juneteenth PROUDLY fam! Today (and every day), we’re celebrating the beauty of our skin and the significance of our rich history.

Looking for the best way to teach your littlest love the meaning of Juneteenth? Here are five of our favorite Juneteenth children’s books by Black authors and illustrators. Grab a few, take a seat, and enjoy these reads with your littles and loved ones!

The Juneteenth Story: Celebrating the End of Slavery in the United States

by Alliah L. Agostini

Juneteenth!: A Celebration

by Courtney Juste

Juneteenth: A Children's Story

by Opal Lee

The Year We Learned to Fly

by Jacqueline Woodson

What Is Juneteenth?

by Kirsti Jewel

Looking for more to read? Check out PROUDLY Library Vol. 1 with more children’s books featuring Black authors and illustrators.