Helped by her father, a young girl prepares a flower garden as a birthday surprise for her mother.

Little Mazie wants the freedom to stay up late, but her father explains what freedom really means in the story of Juneteenth, and how her ancestors celebrated their true freedom.

As Katie, her parents, and friends celebrate Independence Day with a parade, games, a picnic, and fireworks, the few things that go wrong do not interfere with their fun.

Disappointed that her monster costume does not frighten anyone, Katie Woo still finds a way to have a happy Halloween.

When a snowstorm causes the power to go out Katie and her parents think their Thanksgiving dinner with JoJo and Pedro is ruined, but by being a good neighbor, Katie saves the day.

"Juneteenth explores the history around the celebration in a comprehensive, honest, and age-appropriate way" --

"Told that they would have to move out of their Harlem brownstone just after Christmas, the five Vanderbeeker children, ages four to twelve, decide to change their reclusive landlord's mind"--Title verso page.

"Juneteenth is the celebration of the day enslaved people in Texas were were told they were freed. This book explores Juneteenth's little-told history, from the first Jubilee to the making of a national holiday"--

"Marya's eighth birthday is coming up! All she wants is a party as awesome as the ones Alexa, her rich neighbor, throws. When Alexa parades around the school with fancy invitations, Marya can't help herself--she claims that she's having the most epic henna party ever! Now she just has to convince her family to make it happen. Enter Operation Help the Khans! Maybe she could cook dinner for her parents? Or clean her grandmother's room? Except everything...

Join in the celebration of Cinco de Mayo as Max is invited to a fiesta at Jose's house which includes food, music, dancing, and a parade as part of the fun.