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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1996 · Est. 14 min read-aloud
The Story of Kwanzaa
Written by Donna L. Washington · Illustrated by Stephen Taylor
Part of the Trophy Picture Books series
Celebrate Kwanzaa with traditions, stories, and activities honoring African American heritage.
4.0/5 Goodreads · 47 ratings
40 pages· 1,704 words· Est. 14 min read-aloud
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Bookroo's summary
Join the vibrant celebration of Kwanzaa, a festival honoring African American history and culture. Discover the seven principles of Nguzo Saba, reflecting on past struggles and future aspirations. Engage in festive activities like crafting a cow-tail switch and baking benne cakes. Immerse yourself in the rich traditions and stories from Africa, lighting the kinara and flying the bendera. What new insights and connections will you uncover during this meaningful holiday?
From the publisher
It’s Kwanzaa-time! Light the candles on the kinara! Fly the bendera, and tell stories from Africa! The festival of Kwanzaa was originated by Dr. Maulana Karenga to honor the customs and history of African Americans. The seven principles of Kwanzaa, called the Nguzo Saba, serve to remind African Americans of the struggles of the past, and also focus on present-day achievements and goals for the future. Activities at the end of the book include making your own cow-tail switch and baking benne cakes.
At a glance
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 40
- Words
- 1,704
- Reading age
- 4–8
- Audience
- Picture
- Lexile
- 720L
Themes & topics
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 4.3
- F&P level
- ~Q
- AR points
- 0.5
- AR interest level
- LG
- AR quiz
- 21210
Publication
- Published
- September 20, 1997
- First published
- October 1, 1996
- Publisher
- HarperCollins
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Picture Book
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