A Big Guy Took My Ball

“This picture book will capture your heart and imagination alike

and the power of queer resistance

If a suitable match is not found

And while Sage prefers to spend her time shooting hoops with the guys

They Built Me for Freedom: The Story of Juneteenth and Houston's Emancipation Park Jas Brown A Big Guy Took MyA moving picture book about the history of Emancipation Park in Houston, Texasand the origins of Juneteenth. When people visit me, they are freeto run, play, gather, and rejoice. They built me to remember. On June 19, 1865, the 250,000 enslaved people of Texas learned they were free, ending slavery in the United States. This day was soon to be memorialized with the dedication of a park in Houston. The park was called Emancipation Park, and the day it