The Juneteenth Cookbook: Recipes and Activities for Kids and Families to Celebrate by Alliah L. Agostini
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. In The Juneteenth Cookbook, Alliah L. Agostini, author of the popular childrens book The Juneteenth Storywhich won the 2022 Black Kid Lit Award for Best Historical titlebrings the tradition to your home through historically accurate recipes and educational family activities.
With captivating illustrations of 18quick 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:
All recipes use simple and accessible ingredients, which can be easily substituted for 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 so everyone from toddler to grandparent can participate in crafting the ultimate Juneteenth celebration spread! Alongside all the delicious recipes, youll also learn a brief history of barbeque and its importance to the Juneteenth holiday and Black culture in America.
Keep the celebration going withfive fun and educational activity sectionsthat include crafting projects (creating an African medallion necklace and designing your own Juneteenth gear with block printing); table and field games (playing mancala and having relay races); on-site or virtual field trips (visiting museums and historic locations or joining Juneteenth celebrations in culturally important American cities); and dancing to the music of the holiday with Alliahs Cookout DJ 101 tutorial. These activities are perfectfor families, community groups, or classes and bring elements of the road to emancipation and Juneteenths history to life.
Comprised of 90 percent cooking and 10 percent family and community engagement, The Juneteenth Cookbook brings kids and families a sensory-rich, hands-on exploration of this important and historic American holiday.
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, Alliah L. Agostini, author of the popular childrens book The Juneteenth Storywhich won the 2022 Black Kid Lit Award for Best Historical titlebrings the tradition to your home through historically accurate recipes and educational family activities.
With captivating illustrations of 18quick 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 Prices Calico Potato Salad
- Saucy Pulled Chicken Sliders with Bangin Barbeque Sauce
- FreedomFizz (homemade red pop)
- Hot Links & Chow Chow Relish
- CornMuffins with Hot Honey Butter
- Mac 'n' Please
- Sweet Potato Pie Bars
- And more!
All recipes use simple and accessible ingredients, which can be easily substituted for 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 so everyone from toddler to grandparent can participate in crafting the ultimate Juneteenth celebration spread! Alongside all the delicious recipes, youll also learn a brief history of barbeque and its importance to the Juneteenth holiday and Black culture in America.
Keep the celebration going withfive fun and educational activity sectionsthat include crafting projects (creating an African medallion necklace and designing your own Juneteenth gear with block printing); table and field games (playing mancala and having relay races); on-site or virtual field trips (visiting museums and historic locations or joining Juneteenth celebrations in culturally important American cities); and dancing to the music of the holiday with Alliahs Cookout DJ 101 tutorial. These activities are perfectfor families, community groups, or classes and bring elements of the road to emancipation and Juneteenths history to life.
Comprised of 90 percent cooking and 10 percent family and community engagement, The Juneteenth Cookbook brings kids and families a sensory-rich, hands-on exploration of this important and historic American holiday.