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

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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.

Reviews

Perfect for young minds! * The Today Show with Hoda and Jenna, in praise of The Juneteenth Story *
Agostini shares historical facts as an easy-to-read journey. * PBS Kids, in praise of The Juneteenth Story *
A well-contextualized American history of enslaved Black persons
* Publishers Weekly, in praise of The Juneteenth Story *
A beautifully illustrated [introduction] to the history of Juneteenth and the evolution of the holiday. -- Nikki DeMarco * Book Riot, in praise of The Juneteenth Story *
An important look at Juneteenth history, made accessible for young readers. * Kirkus Reviews, in praise of The Juneteenth Story *
"...connects dots between the Civil War, civil rights and today." * The Bookseller, in praise of The Juneteenth Story *

Author Bio

Buffalo, NY native Alliah L. Agostini writes to spread joy, truth, and to illuminate the breadth of childhood experiences. Alliah is the award-winning author of a number of books for young readers including: The Juneteenth Story, BIG TUNE, Oprah Winfrey: A Little Golden Book Biography, A Juneteenth Celebration Cookbook, and more. She resides in New Jersey with her husband and two children, and has an A.B. and an M.B.A. from Harvard.

Taffy Elrod is a professional chef, cooking instructor, recipe developer, food writer, and former restaurant owner with over 20 years experience in the food industry. Chef Elrod's background in food for health informs her cooking and teaching. Making food and cooking accessible to everyone and empowering others to cook the food that matters most to them inspires Chef Elrod's work daily and brings her joy. She's known for her homestyle soups and baked goods that utilize seasonal produce and pantry items in unique and delicious ways, and for pairing professional knowledge with fun and flavor wherever she cooks.


Chef Elrod is a Culinary Instructor at the Capital District Educational Opportunity Center in Troy, NY, a freelance recipe developer, and food writer. Her work has been featured on TheSpruceEats.com and in Plate magazine and The Washington Post. Taffy lives in New York's Capital District with her husband, Pizza Man, along with their cat, Kit Kat. Connect with her at cheftaffyelrod.com and on social media at @cheftaffyelrod.


Sawyer Cloud loves sunny days and music. Children's books she has illustrated include Jade Braves the Dark, Dear Mama's Loving Arms, Our Favourite Things, Earthbred, and Under the Mango Tree. If not drawing, she would be singing out loud in her room wearing her favorite fairy costume, and sharing the moment with her online friends. She lives in Madagascar with her family and two pets, Arya the dog and Potter the cat. Her dream is to travel and share her stories with the world.