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1) Kwanzaa
Author
Publisher
Childrens Press
Pub. Date
1993
Description
Introduces Kwanzaa, the holiday in which African Americans celebrate their cultural heritage.
8) Kwanzaa
Author
Series
Publisher
Compass Point Books
Pub. Date
2005
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.2 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Discussion of the history and significance of the holiday Kwanzaa.
11) Kwanzaa
Author
Series
Publisher
Bullfrog Books
Pub. Date
[2015]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 0.9 - AR Pts: 1
Description
"This photo-illustrated book for early readers describes the African-American holiday of Kwanzaa and the things people do to celebrate"--
12) Kwanzaa
Author
Series
Publisher
Magin Wagon
Pub. Date
c2010
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.7 - AR Pts: 1
13) Kevin's Kwanzaa
Author
Publisher
Millbrook Press
Pub. Date
2012
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.8 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Kevin is excited for his turn to light the candles on the last night of Kwanzaa. As he narrates through the week of Kwanzaa, readers learn about the origins, purpose, and rituals of this holiday.
Author
Publisher
Balzer + Bray, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers
Pub. Date
[2021]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5.8 - AR Pts: 1
Description
"The People Remember tells the journey of African descendants in America by connecting their history to the seven principles of Kwanzaa. It begins in Africa, where people were taken from their homes and families. They spoke different languages and had different customs. Yet they were bound and chained together and forced onto ships sailing into an unknown future. Ultimately, all these people had to learn one common language and create a culture that...
Author
Publisher
Sterling
Pub. Date
2004, 1997
Description
Gives the principle and symbol for each day of Kwanzaa, with accompanying poems, songs, activities, and recipes. Green is for the land, red is for the blood, black is for the people whom we love, Harambee, its Kwanzaa. With joyful songs; recipes for delicious dishes such as jambalaya salad, evocative art, and simple, poetic explanations of principles and symbols, this African-American holiday comes beautifully to life. With stunning stepped pages...
Author
Publisher
New World Press
Pub. Date
[2019]
Description
My daughter, Kennedy I.Thedford, inspired me to write about why the African American holiday of Kwanzaa has two A s when the Swahili word has only one. She asked the question because all other holidays, such as Christmas and Hanukkah, have a story behind them. What was the story of Kwanzaa? I didn't have an answer, so I began researching the holiday. In conducting that research, I ran across different stories of why Kwanzaa has that extra A. One explanation...
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