The Story Behind Kwanzaa

Author : Melissa Raé Shofner
Publisher : The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
Page : 24 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2019-07-15
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781725300590

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The Story Behind Kwanzaa by Melissa Raé Shofner Pdf

Kwanzaa is a seven-day festival that begins on December 26th and is celebrated until the first of January each year. It celebrates African American culture as well as family and community. Families gather to eat delicious foods, exchange gifts, and honor their heritage and traditions. Using age-appropriate language, this book explores Kwanzaa's roots and the social significance of its founding. Colorful images allow readers to visualize the celebration and make connections with the text. Each day of the holiday focuses on one of seven principles that readers will be able to appreciate in their own life, even if their family doesn't celebrate Kwanzaa.

Author : Lisa Bullard
Publisher : Millbrook Press
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2012
Category : African Americans
ISBN : 0761350756

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Kevin's Kwanzaa by Lisa Bullard Pdf

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 : Brian Edwards,Ms Dee Chandler,Sandra Cunningham
Publisher : CreateSpace
Page : 44 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2013-12-08
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 1494410451

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A Story of Kwanzaa by Brian Edwards,Ms Dee Chandler,Sandra Cunningham Pdf

A Story of Kwanzaa & Festival Guide is a fictional story about how the festival of Kwanzaa began. Set in ancient Africa, the story introduces Mama and Baba Kwanzaa, literally mother and father Kwanzaa to the reader. These individuals are the two main characters of the story who become icons of Kwanzaa as Father Christmas, St Nicholas or Santa Claus is to Christmas. The book also offers a comprehensive and detailed guide to how the Kwanzaa Festival is celebrated and commemorated.

Author : Molly Aloian
Publisher : Crabtree Publishing Company
Page : 36 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 0778742849

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Kwanzaa by Molly Aloian Pdf

Examines the history, principles, and symbols of Kwanzaa, a holiday created in 1966 to celebrate African-American history and culture.

Author : Donna L. Washington
Publisher : Harper Collins
Page : 44 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 1997-09-20
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9780064462006

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The Story of Kwanzaa by Donna L. Washington Pdf

It’s Kwanzaa-time! Light the candles on the kinara! Fly the bendera, and tell stories from Africa! The festival of Kwanzaa was originated by Dr. Maulana Karenga to honor the customs and history of African Americans. The seven principles of Kwanzaa, called the Nguzo Saba, serve to remind African Americans of the struggles of the past, and also focus on present-day achievements and goals for the future. Activities at the end of the book include making your own cow-tail switch and baking benne cakes.

Author : Martin Hintz,Kate Hintz
Publisher : Capstone
Page : 52 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 1996
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1560653299

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Kwanzaa by Martin Hintz,Kate Hintz Pdf

Discusses the origins and symbols of Kwanzaa, the holiday that focuses on African American history, culture, and experiences, and offers suggestions for ways to celebrate this holiday.

Author : Keith A. Mayes
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 313 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : History
ISBN : 9780415998543

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Kwanzaa by Keith A. Mayes Pdf

Kwanzaa is an African American holiday celebrated from December 26 to January 1, while celebrating Kwanzaa people eat delicious foods, wear special clothes, sing, dance, and celebrate their ancestors.

Author : Angela Shelf Medearis
Publisher : Scholastic Inc.
Page : 116 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 1994
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 0590463608

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The Seven Days of Kwanzaa by Angela Shelf Medearis Pdf

Every year, for seven days beginning December 26th, African- Americans celebrate their heritage during the Kwanzaa holiday. In this book, you will find recipes for African dishes to make a Kwanzaa feast, and instructions for making masks, African toe puppets, and other Kwanzaa gifts.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Millbrook Press
Page : 70 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 1991-01-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 087614668X

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Kwanzaa by Anonim Pdf

Describes the origins and practices of Kwanzaa, an African-American holiday created to remind African Americans of their history and their cultural origins.

Author : Joanna Ponto,Carol Gnojewski
Publisher : Enslow Publishing, LLC
Page : 32 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2016-07-15
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9780766076242

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Kwanzaa by Joanna Ponto,Carol Gnojewski Pdf

First observed in 1966, Kwanzaa is the weeklong celebration of African traditions in American culture. Readers will be introduced to the black power movement of the last century and understand that this holiday was created to connect African Americans with their heritage. This informative resource includes colorful photos, an easy-to-follow recipe for Botswanan stew and instructions on how to make and play the mancala counting game.

Author : Dana Meachen Rau
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 47 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : African Americans
ISBN : 0156270617

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Kwanzaa by Dana Meachen Rau Pdf

Discusses the origins, symbols, and celebration of Kwanzaa, the holiday that focuses on African American history, culture, and experiences.

Author : Joseph Thompson Jr
Publisher : Independently Published
Page : 30 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2018-10-23
Category : Education
ISBN : 1729174647

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Celebrating Kwanzaa: African American and Pan-African Holiday What Does It Really Mean and Where Did It Come from by Joseph Thompson Jr Pdf

Kwanzaa is a seven-day holiday that was created in 1966 in the United States by Maulana Karenga an activist and a scholar who is currently professor and chairman of the department of Black Studies California State university, Long Beach Kawanzaa is a celebration of family, Community and culture in this book i will break it all down so everyone can come to know and understand the true meaning of this wonderful holiday we call Kawanzaa

Author : Maulana Karenga
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 56 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 1977
Category : Blacks
ISBN : OCLC:11927839

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Kwanzaa by Maulana Karenga Pdf

Author : Karenga (Maulana.)
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 168 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 1998
Category : Social Science
ISBN : IND:30000067554109

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Kwanzaa by Karenga (Maulana.) Pdf

Kwanzaa: a celebration of family, community, and culture.

Author : Jack Reader
Publisher : The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
Page : 24 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2019-07-15
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781725300552

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The Story Behind Juneteenth by Jack Reader Pdf

Juneteenth, which is celebrated each year on June 19th, commemorates the end of slavery in the United States. This holiday began in 1865, more than two years after President Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation. News spread much slower back then, and when slaves in Texas finally learned of their freedom, the holiday was born. In this book, readers are given an in-depth look at the history of Juneteenth, including the events leading up to its creation. Readers will love learning about how this important moment in U.S. history is celebrated each year.