The Story of Kwanzaa
The Story of Kwanzaa
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The Story of Kwanzaa

Written by Donna L. Washington & illustrated by Stephen Taylor
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4 - 8
Reading age
40
Page count
43
Words per page
720L
Lexile measure
Sep 20, 1997
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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.

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    Book Details

    ISBN
    9780064462006
    Publication Date
    September 20, 1997
    Publisher
    HarperCollins
    Page Count
    40
    Words Per Page
    43
    Audience
    Picture
    Reading Age
    4 - 8 years
    Lib. of Congress (LCCN)
    95022356
    WorldCat Number (OCLC)
    243696848
    Lexile® Level
    720L
    Est. Fountas & Pinnell Level
    ~Q
    ATOS® Book Level
    4.3
    Accelerated Reader® Points
    0.5
    Accelerated Reader Quiz
    21210
    Accelerated Reader Interest Level
    LG

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