The Juneteenth Cookbook: Recipes and Activities for Kids and Families to Celebrate [Hardcover]

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Celebrate Juneteenth and radiate #BlackJoy through traditional food and cultural activities.

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. InThe Juneteenth Cookbook, Alliah L. Agostini, author of the popular children’s bookThe Juneteenth Story—which won the2022 Black Kid Lit Award for Best Historical title—brings the tradition to your home throughhistorically accurate recipesandeducational family activities.

Withcaptivating illustrationsof18 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 enjoykid-friendly takes on some of the most popular Juneteenth celebration foods, including:

• Red Velvet Ice Cream Sandwiches
• Frances Price’s Calico Potato Salad
• Saucy Pulled Chicken Sliders with Bangin’ Barbeque Sauce
• Freedom Fizz (homemade red pop)
• Hot Links & Chow Chow Relish
• Corn Muffins with Hot Honey Butter
• Mac ’n’ Please
• Sweet Potato Pie Bars
• And more!

All recipes usesimple and accessible ingredients, which can beeasily substitutedfor a variety of diets and preferences. Each recipe can also easily be multiplied for larger groups, and the instructions are written with families in mind soeveryone from toddler to grandparent can participatein crafting the ultimate Juneteenth celebration spread! Alongside all the delicious recipes, you’ll also learna brief history of barbequeand it’s impo