The Story Behind Kwanzaa (Library Binding) (ISBN-13: 9781725300583)

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: Melissa Raé Shofner
ISBN-10: 1725300583
ISBN-13: 9781725300583
Publisher: PowerKids Press
Language: English
Published: 07/30/2019
Pages: 24
Format: Library Binding
Weight: 0.40lbs
Size: 8.60h x 8.60w x 0.40d

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 3.8
Point Value: 0.5
Interest Level: Lower Grade
Quiz #/Name: 502327 / Story Behind Kwanzaa