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In  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eThe Juneteenth Cookbook\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, Alliah L. 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Make, share, and enjoy  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003ekid-friendly takes on some of the most popular Juneteenth celebration foods\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, including:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"a-unordered-list a-vertical\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRed Velvet Ice Cream Sandwiches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrances Price’s Calico Potato Salad\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSaucy Pulled Chicken Sliders with Bangin’ Barbeque Sauce\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFreedom  Fizz (homemade red pop)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHot Links \u0026amp; Chow Chow Relish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCorn  Muffins with Hot Honey Butter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMac ’n’ Please\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSweet Potato Pie Bars\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnd more!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAll recipes use  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003esimple and accessible ingredients\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, which can be  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eeasily substituted\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e  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  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eeveryone from toddler to grandparent can participate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e  in crafting the ultimate Juneteenth celebration spread! Alongside all the delicious recipes, you’ll also learn  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003ea brief history of barbeque\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e  and it’s importance to the Juneteenth holiday and Black culture in America.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKeep the celebration going with\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003e  five fun and educational activity sections\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e  that include  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003ecrafting projects\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e  (creating an African medallion necklace and designing your own Juneteenth gear with block printing);  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003etable and field games\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e  (playing mancala and having relay races);  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eon-site or virtual field trips\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e  (visiting museums and historic locations or joining Juneteenth celebrations in culturally important American cities); and dancing to the music of the holiday with  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eAlliah’s Cookout DJ 101 tutorial\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. 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