Kwanzaa

by Artika R. Tyner

Overview

Kwanzaa is about celebrating! It honors African American heritage. Some people mark the holiday by lighting the kinara. Families and friends gather to eat a big feast. Readers will discover how a shared holiday can have multiple traditions and be celebrated in all sorts of ways.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781663920942
Publisher:	Capstone
Publication date:	01/08/2021
Series:	Traditions & Celebrations
Pages:	32
Product dimensions:	7.00(w) x 9.00(h) x (d)
Lexile:	680L (what's this?)
Age Range:	5 - 8 Years

About the Author

Dr. Artika R. Tyner is a passionate educator, award-winning author, a civil rights attorney, a sought-after speaker, and an advocate for justice. She lives in Saint Paul, Minnesota, and is the founder of the Planting People Growing Justice Leadership Institute.

Table of Contents

What Is Kwanzaa? 4

What Kwanzaa Means 6

History of Kwanzaa 8

Kwanzaa at School 16

Celebrating Kwanzaa Around the World 18

Glossary 30

Reap More 31

Internet Sites 31

Index 32

How to Say It 32

Interviews

Helps readers understand that while not everyone celebrates the same way, all celebrations have special meanings;

Editorial Reviews

The attractive books from the Traditions and Celebrations series introduce holidays and holy days, old and new. While some arise directly from religious observances, others have secular, historical, or cultural origins. Each volume presents a clearly written overview in relatively short sentences that flow well. Nicely designed for the primary grades, the layout varies a little from one double-page spread to the next, but each has an equal balance of text and illustration. The well-spaced lines and large type will be helpful to children learning to read. Día de los Muertos presents the Mexican tradition that brings families together, often at cemeteries, on the “Day of the Dead” to celebrate and remember loved ones who have died. Introducing the Muslim festival honoring the story of Ibrahim in the Quran, Eid al-Adha tells of families praying and helping others as well as giving gifts and eating special meals together. Indigenous People’s Day discusses a variety of annual events celebrating Native Americans’ histories, cultures, and ongoing traditions. Kwanzaa explains the traditions that define the seven-day holiday. Rooted in Africa, it was created to instill a strong sense of shared history and community values among Black Americans. Many of the thoughtfully selected color photos are vibrant as well as expressive. An informative, appealing holiday book series.

Booklist - Carolyn Phelan