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This inspiring Little Golden Book tells the story of one young boy's first experience celebrating Juneteenth.

When Jayylen's grandfather, Paw Paw Jimmy, begins preparing for a big Juneteenth celebration, Jayylen has a lot of questions. Most importantly, what is Juneteenth? His mother and Paw Paw Jimmy explain that the holiday marks the anniversary of when enslaved African Americans found out that they were free. Paw Paw Jimmy plays some zydeco for him, which is the type of music they will dance to at the celebration. Jayylen practices every day so that he will be able to play the frottoir (a percussion instrument similar to a washboard) for everyone. But will he be able to pull off an even bigger surprise for the day?

Jayylens Juneteenth Surprise

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    A Hardback by Lavaille Lavette

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      Publisher: Random House USA Inc
      Publication Date: Publication Date: 02/05/2023
      ISBN13: 9780593568149, 978-0593568149
      ISBN10: 0593568141

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      This inspiring Little Golden Book tells the story of one young boy's first experience celebrating Juneteenth.

      When Jayylen's grandfather, Paw Paw Jimmy, begins preparing for a big Juneteenth celebration, Jayylen has a lot of questions. Most importantly, what is Juneteenth? His mother and Paw Paw Jimmy explain that the holiday marks the anniversary of when enslaved African Americans found out that they were free. Paw Paw Jimmy plays some zydeco for him, which is the type of music they will dance to at the celebration. Jayylen practices every day so that he will be able to play the frottoir (a percussion instrument similar to a washboard) for everyone. But will he be able to pull off an even bigger surprise for the day?

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