Kevin is excited for his turn to light the candles on the last night of Kwanzaa. As he narrates through the week of Kwanzaa, readers learn about the origins, purpose, and rituals of this holiday.

Kwanzaa traces its origins to the American Civil Rights era. Critical thinking questions and fast facts prompt young readers to engage with this fun narrative and learn all about Kwanzaa.

In this title, emergent readers are introduced to the celebrations, traditions, and symbols behind the Kwanzaa holiday. Carefully crafted text with high-frequency words, repetitive sentence patterns, and strong visual references support emergent readers, creating a fun first nonfiction reading experience. Kwanzaa includes Tools for Teachers and Caregivers and a Let's Review! question and image, as well as introductory nonfiction features such as labels,...

First observed in 1966, Kwanzaa is the week long celebration of African traditions in American culture. Readers will be introduced to the black power movement of the last century and understand that this holiday was created to connect African Americans with their heritage. This informative resource includes colorful photos, an easy-to-follow recipe for Botswanan stew and instructions on how to make and play the mancala counting game.

"Candles are lit during Kwanzaa. With decodable text and appealing illustrations, young readers can learn about the holiday. Pairs with the nonfiction title Holiday Fun"--

While celebrating Kwanzaa and its many traditions with her parents, Kayla hopes that her big brother Khari will get home from college before the holiday is over.

Examines how people celebrate Kwanzaa. Students will develop word recognition and reading skills while learning about Kwanzaa principles and rituals of recognition.

"Kwanzaa is a seven-day festival that begins on December 26 and is celebrated until January 1 each year. It celebrates African American culture as well as family and community. During this time, 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...

Introduces the youngest readers to the traditions, festivities, and history of Kwanzaa.

"Relevant images match informative text in this introduction to Kwanzaa. Intended for students in kindergarten through third grade"--