Kevin's Kwanzaa

Kevin's Kwanzaa
Author: Lisa Bullard
Publisher: Millbrook Press
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2012
Genre: African Americans
ISBN: 9780761350750

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.

Celebrate Kwanzaa

Celebrate Kwanzaa
Author: Carolyn Otto
Publisher: National Geographic Books
Total Pages: 40
Release: 2008
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 9781426303197

An introduction to the symbols and concepts of the African-American holiday Kwanzaa.

My First Kwanzaa

My First Kwanzaa
Author: Karen Katz
Publisher: Macmillan
Total Pages: 36
Release: 2003-11
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 9780805070774

A girl describes how she and her family celebrate the seven days of Kwanzaa.

My First Kwanzaa Book

My First Kwanzaa Book
Author: Deborah M. Newton Chocolate
Publisher: Turtleback
Total Pages: 32
Release: 1999-09-01
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 9780613220484

Introduces Kwanzaa, the holiday in which Afro-Americans celebrate their cultural heritage.

Li'l Rabbit's Kwanzaa

Li'l Rabbit's Kwanzaa
Author: Donna L. Washington
Publisher: Harper Collins
Total Pages: 36
Release: 2010-09-28
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0060728167

Li'l Rabbit is not having a very good Kwanzaa. Granna Rabbit is sick, and so his family won't celebrate his favorite part of Kwanzaa this year: a big feast called Karamu. Li'l Rabbit knows what to do! He'll find Granna Rabbit a special treat for Karamu so she can celebrate anyway. He looks under a pile of logs, in the field, and in the pond and along the way meets Groundhog, Momma Field Mouse, and the frogs—but he doesn't find anything for Granna Rabbit. Maybe I'm just too little to help Granna Rabbit celebrate Kwanzaa, Li'l Rabbit thinks. Or maybe he just needs a little help from his family and friends. Inspired by Brer Rabbit, a trickster character from the African-American folklore tradition, the story of Li'l Rabbit captures the true meaning of Kwanzaa—coming together to help others.

Together for Kwanzaa

Together for Kwanzaa
Author: Juwanda G. Ford
Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers
Total Pages: 51
Release: 2010-12-01
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0307560708

Kwanzaa is Kayla’s favorite time of year. But this year, it looks as if a heavy snowstorm will keep her big brother, Khari, from getting home in time for the festivities! Will Khari miss the celebration completely? Or will Kayla and her brother somehow find a way to be together for Kwanzaa? A perfect introduction to Kwanzaa, this book will teach children all about the traditions and practices that make it a special winter holiday.

My Family Celebrates Kwanzaa

My Family Celebrates Kwanzaa
Author: Lisa Bullard
Publisher: Lerner Publications TM
Total Pages: 24
Release: 2022-01-01
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1728447089

Audisee® eBooks with Audio combine professional narration and sentence highlighting for an engaging read aloud experience! Kwanzaa traces its origins to the American Civil Rights era. Critical thinking questions and fast facts prompt young readers to engage with this fun narrative and learn all about Kwanzaa.

Kwanzaa

Kwanzaa
Author: Keith A. Mayes
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 507
Release: 2009-09-10
Genre: History
ISBN: 1135284008

Since 1966, Kwanzaa has been celebrated as a black holiday tradition – an annual recognition of cultural pride in the African American community. But how did this holiday originate, and what is its broader cultural significance? Kwanzaa: Black Power and the Making of the African-American Holiday Tradition explores the political beginning and later expansion of Kwanzaa, from its start as a Black Power holiday, to its current place as one of the most mainstream of the black holiday traditions. For those wanting to learn more about this alternative observance practiced by countless African Americans and how Kwanzaa fits into the larger black holiday tradition, Keith A. Mayes gives an accessible and definitive account of the movements and individuals that pushed to make this annual celebration a reality, and shows how African-Americans brought the black freedom struggle to the American calendar. Clear and thoughtful, Kwanzaa is the perfect introduction to what is now the quintessential African American holiday.

Seven Candles for Kwanzaa

Seven Candles for Kwanzaa
Author: Andrea Davis Pinkney
Publisher: Dial
Total Pages: 0
Release: 1993
Genre: African Americans
ISBN: 9780803712935

In this spirited introduction to Kwanzaa, Andrea Davis Pinkney explains the meaning of the week-long African-American winter holiday and the special way each day is celebrated. The text is simple and straightforward, and pronunciation guides are provided for the Swahili words sprinkled throughout. Filled with facts about the festival, this is a perfect selection for anyone interested in learning more about this unique holiday." A congenial combination of text and pictures that can be used by older children as well as picture book readers."-- Booklist, starred review

Kwanzaa

Kwanzaa
Author: M. C. Johnston
Publisher:
Total Pages: 28
Release: 2003
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 9781567660258

A brief introduction to the holiday of Kwanzaa.