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Celebrating Kwanzaa With Your Family

Kwanzaa is a celebration of culture, life, and unity. It is celebrated over seven days, beginning this year on Monday, December 26, thru Sunday, January 1. Dr. Maulana Karenga started the Kwanzaa holiday in 1966 as a time for African American’s to celebrate their history and values. *This list was created by Susan from the Antioch Branch*

Mid-Continent Public Library

9 items

  • An easy-to-read introduction to Kwanzaa and its history. This book centers around one family’s celebration of this holiday.
    Book, 2022North Mankato, Minnesota : Pebble Explore, An Imprint of Capstone, [2022] — 394.2612 T979
  • Kwanzaa

    Why We Celebrate It the Way We Do

    Hintz, Martin
    This is a quick way to learn about the symbols and principles of Kwanzaa. It provides various ways to celebrate this holiday, as well as activities to help plan and prepare for your celebration. Also included is a craft to make a placemat.
    Unknown, 1996Mankato : Capstone Press, [1996] — 394.268 H597
  • Kwanzaa

    From Holiday to Everyday : a Complete Guide for Making Kwanzaa a Part of Your Life

    Angaza, Maitefa
    For a more extensive understanding of the history of Kwanzaa, this book is the one you'll want to read. Learn ways to prepare for Kwanzaa, including various ways to celebrate. Also included are recipes and songs for your feast. The main feature of…
    Unknown, 2007New York : Dafina, 2007. — 394.2612 AN42
  • Illustrated by Loveis Wise, this book has beautiful images on every page as it tells the African American history. It also connects this history to the seven principles of Kwanzaa. You may find you’ll want to make reading this book an annual…
    Book, 2021New York, Balzer + Bray, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers, [2021] — 973.0496 Z71
  • This is a collection of easy step-by-step recipes for your Kwanzaa feast. It’s a unique cookbook that provides the history of Kwanzaa and the meaning of the seven symbols applicable to each unique recipe.
    Unknown, 2002New York, N.Y. : Rosen Publishing Group, 2002. — 641.59296 R11
  • This is another quick read about Kwanzaa. It provides easily understood explanations of the Kwanzaa principles, symbols and words involved in the celebration. The colorful illustrations aid in the understanding of this holiday for children of Grades…
    Book, 2010Edina, Minn. : Magin Wagon, [2010] — 394.2612 AN24
  • Kwanzaa Fun

    Great Things to Make and Do

    Robertson, Linda, 1949-
    This delightful book can help your child learn and understand the celebration of Kwanzaa by providing detailed instructions for a craft for each of the seven principles of Kwanzaa. Also included are eight Kwanzaa-related recipes your child can…
    Unknown, 1996Boston : Kingfisher, 1996. — 394.261 R547
  • This delightful book is written from a young girl’s perspective as she tells how her family celebrates the seven days of Kwanzaa.
    Book, 2003New York : H. Holt, 2003. — JE KATZ
  • Kwanzaa

    Seven Days of African-American Pride

    Gnojewski, Carol
    Gain an understanding of the symbols displayed in homes over the seven days of Kwanzaa and ways to celebrate this holiday during each of those days. It also includes a glossary of words to know as you live Kwanzaa's principles.
    Unknown, 2004Berkeley Heights, N.J. : Enslow, [2004] — 394.2612 G533