kwanzaa

Gabe Novalee, unsuccessful in the eyes of the world, is anxious about an upcoming holiday visit with his two long-estranged sons, but his heart and mind are lightened when his sons introduce him to the principles of Kwanzaa and he learns his ex-wife and her new husband have taught the boys to honor him even throught his difficulties.

Provides an introduction to Kwanzaa, a winter holiday traditionally observed by people of African descent, describing the seven principles on which the holiday is based, offering advice on how to plan for a Kwanzaa celebration, and including tips on related songs, gifts, gatherings and accessories.

Introduces beginning readers to Kwanzaa through simple text and related photos.

"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"--Provided by publisher.

"In this title, emergent readers are introduced to the celebrations, traditions, and symbols behind the Kwanzaa holiday. Carefully crafted text with high-frequency words, repetitive sentence patterns, and strong visual references support emergent readers, creating a fun first nonfiction reading experience. Kwanzaa includes Tools for Teachers and Caregivers and a Let's Review! question and image, as well as introductory nonfiction features such as labels, a table of contents, words to know, and an index. Kwanzaa is part of Jump!'s Holiday Fun! series"--.

Describes the history and traditions of Kwanzaa and presents step-by-step instructions and patterns for eight paper crafts related to the celebration.

"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 ... Includes colorful photos, an easy-to-follow recipe for Botswanan stew and instructions on how to make and play the mancala counting game"--Provided by publisher.

A kindergarten-level introduction to Kwanzaa, covering the holiday's history, popular traditions, and such defining symbols as the kinara and the unity cup.

Recounts the journey of African descendants in America by connecting their history to the seven principles of Kwanzaa.

A family celebrates Kwanzaa in this first-person narrative title. A young girl explains how her family celebrates together as they carry out various family rituals and customs. This title is paired with the fiction title Brianna's Best.