"King wants to have fun, but something is pulling him in another direction. Queen wants to win the Miss Juneteenth pageant but wonders if that means she has to change. To prepare for the festival, Ace, Kate, and Chance go on new adventures. Together, All 5 of the Achievers are celebrating the Juneteenth Festival Weekend. No self-doubt, new friends, or crush can get in their way. Or can it?"--Back cover.

Juneteenth for Mazie: Mazie is ready to celebrate liberty and freedom on Juneteenth, a great day in American history, the day her ancestors were no longer slaves. Youngest marcher: Audrey Faye Hendricks was confident and bold and brave as can be, and hers is the remarkable and inspiring story of one child's role in the Civil Rights Movement. William Still and his freedom stories: With powerful words and artwork, young audiences will be inspired...

What do all these people have in common: the first man to die fighting in the American Revolution, a onetime chief of the Crow Nation, the inventors of the banjo and peanut butter, and the first clockmaker in this country? They were all great African Americans. For parents and teachers interested in fostering cultural awareness among children of all races, this book includes more than 70 hands-on activities, songs, and games that teach kids about...