A printed keepsake storybook for June 19, starring the butterfly, eagle or self-portrait your child drew, made for reading with family.
Example books made by the DoodleTale team. Use one as inspiration, or start fresh with your own drawing →
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Nia · 6 years old
AdventureJuneteenth morning! Nia laces her cleats.
Kids gather for the big match, and Nia bounces on her toes.
Near the Juneteenth banner, Nia trips and loses it.
The ball shoots in, and Nia raises both fists!
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Zion · 6 years old
AdventureZion wakes in the backyard glow.
Lanterns blink near the fence, and music drifts over the grass.
Zion flutters up fast, but his light flickers.
He zips past tomatoes and beans, chasing the parade.
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Imani · 8 years old
AdventureMorning light touches Imani's desk. She rolls a long freedom scroll tight in her talons.
Outside her window, Juneteenth banners flutter on every porch. Imani lifts off toward the music.
Above the houses, the wind snatches at her wings. Imani hugs the scroll closer and pushes on.
A hard gust jerks the scroll loose. It spins toward the rooftops, and Imani dives after it.
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Marcus · 5 years old
BedtimeJuneteenth evening glows on the porch.
His child tugs his sleeve and asks, "Daddy, why is today so special?"
He speaks about a long road and one day that changed everything.
Back home, Marcus carries the sleepy child upstairs.
Juneteenth marks June 19, 1865, the day word of emancipation reached enslaved people in Galveston, Texas. Many families keep it with cookouts, gatherings and stories passed from elders to kids. A DoodleTale book adds one more story to that table, and this one is told through your child's own hand. Start with something they drew, a butterfly, a firefly, an eagle, a picture of themselves, and DoodleTale turns it into the illustrated hero of an original story, printed as an 8x8 softcover your family can keep and reread. Order by around June 9 for delivery before the 19th, after seeing the free preview.
One drawing, any occasion
The same drawing works for any celebration. Pick an occasion below.
Questions, answered
Photograph the drawing and upload it. DoodleTale turns the character into an illustration and writes a story for the holiday, then shows you the character, the full story, and the cover before you decide to buy. The printed softcover reaches you 4-10 days after you order.
Either. Some parents make it as a keepsake for their own child. Others have the child draw something and give the finished book to a grandparent, aunt or uncle, which suits a holiday so often spent with family and the stories elders tell.
Yes. Allow 1-3 days for printing and 3-7 for delivery, so order by about June 9. Closer to the date, the $9.99 digital edition arrives right after checkout.
Anything that feels like theirs: a self-portrait, a family member, a favorite animal, a made-up creature. The book is built around the character they drew, so it doesn't have to be holiday-themed. Plain paper and good daylight make the photo easy to read.
The printed softcover is $29.99, ships free in the US and Canada, and includes the digital copy. Digital alone is $9.99. You pay nothing to see the preview.
You can edit the plot before the book is generated, so you can mention the people, foods or places your family connects with the day. A sentence or two is enough to steer the story.
Juneteenth is June 19. Order this week.
Upload a drawing and see the free preview in minutes. Order by June 9 so it arrives before the 19th.
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