- When
- Sat., Jun. 29, 2024, 11 a.m.ânoon
- Where
- Bruce Galleries
- Tickets
- Free with admission
Come into the Ailsa Mellon Bruce Galleries for an in-person afternoon story time with Alyssa Velazquez reading A Flag for Juneteenth by Kim Taylor, followed by a making activity for children 12 and under.
About the Book
Author and artist Kim Taylor lovingly hand-sews and quilts each of the illustrations to tell the story of a close-knit community of enslaved African Americans on a plantation in Texas, the day before the announcement is to be made that all enslaved people are free. Young Huldah, who is preparing to celebrate her tenth birthday, canât possibly anticipate how much her life will change that Juneteenth morning. The story follows Huldah and her community as they process the news of their freedom and celebrate together by creating a community freedom flag.
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Get the Book
This reading is made possible by Neal Porter Books. To purchase past and present Story Saturday titles, check out our museum store reading section.
