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"Over the course of seven days, families and friends come together to light the candles that symbolize past and futureand African-American unity. We gather as a community to make music and to dance; to feast on harvest foods and the good things of the earth; and to exchange simple, often homemade gifts. Readers are introduced to the symbols of the holiday, such as the mkeka (a special placemat), kinara (candleholder), and kikombe cha umoja (unity...
3) Kwanzaa
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"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." --publisher's website.
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"An introduction to the history, symbols, and customary celebration of this African-American holiday." (Kirkus Reviews)
For more than 25 years, African-American families have celebrated Kwanzaa--a holiday, inspired by their ancestors, that celebrates the harvest season. With a rich, informative text, this story will help young children to begin their own Kwanzaa celebration. Andrea Davis Pinkney is the New York Times bestselling and award-winning...
8) Kwanzaa
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"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.
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"Mazie is ready to celebrate liberty. She is ready to celebrate freedom. She is ready to celebrate a great day in American history. The day her ancestors were no longer slaves. Mazie remembers the struggles and the triumph, as she gets ready to celebrate Juneteenth." --provided by publisher
10) Kwanzaa
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Provides an overview of Kwanzaa, explaining why the holiday is celebrated, what traditions and symbols are associated with it, and when it falls during the year.
13) Kwanzaa
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Discusses the origins, symbols, and celebration of Kwanzaa, the holiday that focuses on African American history, culture, and experiences.
17) Juneteenth
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Discusses the orign and present-day celebration of Juneteenth, a holiday marking the end of slavery in the United States.
19) Kwanzaa
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"This search-and-find book invites young readers to look for new vocabulary words and pictures while giving simple facts about the Kwanzaa holiday and the way people celebrate it."--publisher's website.
20) Naming ceremony
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It is time for her baby sister's naming ceremony, and Amira has a name picked out, but as friends and family pronounce the names they have brought, Amira starts to wonder if her chosen name is really the blessing she thought it was. Includes a note about West African tradition of the naming ceremony.
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