The Story Behind Kwanzaa

by Melissa Rae Shofner

Kwanzaa is a seven-day festival that begins on December 26th and is celebrated until the first of January each year. It celebrates African American culture as well as family and community. 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 celebration...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1725300567
• ISBN13: 9781725300569
• Release Date: July 2019
• Publisher: PowerKids Press
• Length: 24 Pages
• Weight: 0.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 8.2" x 8.2"
• Age Range: 6 to 8 years
• Grade Range: Grades 1 to 3