Kwanzaa: A Celebration of Family, Community & Culture - Softcover

Maulana Karenga

Softcover

ISBN 10: 094341220X ISBN 13: 9780943412207

Publisher: Univ of Sankore Pr, 1996

About this title

From School Library Journal:

Gr 6 Up--The complete Kwanzaa book that educators and parents have been waiting for has arrived. Written by the creator of the holiday, this book presents the continental African and African-American origins of the celebration, a chapter on each of the Seven Principles, explanations of the meaning of related symbols, suggested activities, and a wrap-up section in which Karenga answers frequently asked questions. The beginning chapter provides a concise overview of the holiday, with subsequent chapters providing in-depth information on the "first-fruits" or harvest festivals that provided the basis for Kwanzaa. The attractive layout features plenty of white space with text blocks broken up by both full-color and black-and-white photographs (from the author's very first Kwanzaa celebration) and illustrations. This book belongs in every library, both as a reference book and for general circulation. A chapter on Swahili terminology and Kwanzaa greetings is included and a bibliography provides extensive references for those interested in further research.--LF

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About this edition

• Publisher: Univ of Sankore Pr
• Publication date: 1996
• ISBN 10: 094341220X
• ISBN 13: 9780943412207
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 154