The Juneteenth Cookbook

The Juneteenth Cookbook introduces the history of Juneteenth to kids through vibrant recipes, activities, and games drawn from Black American cultural traditions.

A commemoration of the end of slavery in the United States, the Juneteenth holiday has been observed in the Black community for over 150 years. In The Juneteenth Cookbook, author of the popular children's book and winner of the 2022 Black Kid Lit Award for Best Historical title The Juneteenth Story, Alliah L. Agostini, brings the tradition to your home through historically accurate recipes and educational family activities. With captivating illustrations of quick and easy recipes, follow along with little Alliah and her grandparents as they explore the historical origins of the holiday through food. Make, share, and enjoy kid-friendly takes on some of the most popular Juneteenth celebration foods, including: Red Velvet Ice Cream Sandwiches Frances' Calico Potato Salad Saucy Pulled Chicken Sliders with Bangin' BBQ Sauce Jubilee Tea (Hibiscus Sweet Tea) Corn Muffins with Hot Honey Butter Sweet Potato Pie Bars And more! Keep the celebration going with fun and educational activities like creating an African medallion necklace and designing your own Juneteenth gear with block printing, or discover the music of the holiday with Alliah's Cookout DJ 101 tutorial. There are also suggested on-site or virtual field trips for families, community groups, or classes that bring elements of the road to emancipation and Juneteenth's history to life. The Juneteenth Cookbook offers kids and families a sensory-rich, hands-on exploration of this important American holiday.