Jayylen’s Juneteenth Surprise
Jayylen’s Juneteenth Surprise by Lavaille Lavette is a delightful Little Golden Book published by Random House Children’s Books on May 2, 2023. This 24-page book, written in English, introduces young readers to the significance of Juneteenth through the eyes of a young boy named Jayylen as he prepares for a special celebration with his family.
In this story, Jayylen learns about the history of Juneteenth, a holiday that commemorates the freedom of enslaved African Americans. As his grandfather, Paw Paw Jimmy, shares the traditions of the celebration, including the lively zydeco music, Jayylen practices playing the frottoir, a percussion instrument. The narrative explores themes of family, culture, and celebration, making it a meaningful addition to discussions about holidays and the experiences of African American communities in the United States.
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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?
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