"We light the kinara and prepare a feast. We are celebrating Kwanzaa! In this title, young readers will learn basic facts about this African American holiday including when it happens and the meaning behind it. Simple, predictable text and colorful photos highlight favorite traditions, while a visual feature and photo glossary reinforce the text. Students just starting to read independently will feel supported as they learn about how special this...

Describes the origins and practices of Kwanzaa, the seven-day festival during which people of African descent rejoice in their ancestral values.

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.

Introduces the youngest readers to the traditions, festivities, and history of Kwanzaa.

From December 26th through January 1st, a family celebrates the principles of Kwanzaa.

A photo-essay about a Chicago family's celebration of Kwanzaa that explains the origins and meanings of the Seven Principles. Bowker Authored Title code. A photo-essay about a Chicago family's celebration of Kwanzaa that explains the origins & meanings of the Seven Principles. Annotation. How an African-American family observes this cultural holiday. Text and photographs depict how a Chicago family celebrates the African American holiday, Kwanzaa....

Introduces the history, customs, meaning, and celebration of Kwanzaa.