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Kwanzaa
Kwanzaa is a secular African-American holiday created Dr. Ron "Maulana" Karenga. Kwanzaa is sometimes spelt "Kwanza" (or incorrectly as "Kwaanza") - and the name is ultimately derived from the Swahili phrase "matunda ya kwanza" which means "first fruits" and refers to a traditional African celebration. Dr. Karenga added the additional "A" to the word, to refer to African-American (as opposed to just African), and so that the word had seven letters to signify the seven principles of blackness. The holiday runs from December 26th to January 1st, and was first celebrated in 1966.
Each of the 7 days of Kwanzaa celebrates one of
"The Seven Principles of Kwanzaa" ("Nguzo Saba"):
- Umoja - Unity
To strive for and maintain unity in the family and community.
- Kujichagulia - Self-Determination
To define our common interests and make decisions that are in the best interest of our family and community.
- Ujima - Collective Work and Responsibility
To build and maintain our community, and to make our brother's and sister's problems our problems and to solve them together.
- Ujamaa - Cooperative Economics
To build and maintain our own stores, shops and other businesses and to profit from them together.
- Nia - Purpose
To look within ourselves and to set personal goals that are beneficial to the community.
- Kuumba - Creativity
To do as much as we can to leave our community more beautiful and beneficial than when we inherited it.
- Imani - Faith
To honor the best of our traditions, to draw upon the best in ourselves, and to strive for a higher level of life for humankind, by affirming our self-worth and confidence in our ability to succeed and triumph in righteous struggle.
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By Andrea Davis Pinkney
Puffin
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In this spirited introduction to Kwanzaa, Andrea Davis Pinkney explains the meaning of the week-long African-American winter holiday and the special way each day is celebrated. The text is simple and straightforward, and pronunciation guides are provided for the Swahili words sprinkled throughout. Filled with facts about the festival, this is a perfect selection for anyone interested in learning more about this unique holiday. " A congenial combination of text and pictures that can be used by older children as well as picture book readers."-- Booklist, starred review |
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By Vivian Gussin Paley
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Here are the voices of black teachers and minority parents, immigrant families, a Native American educator, and the children themselves, whose stories mingle with the author's to create a candid picture of the successes and failures of the integrated classroom. In this book, Paley sets out to discover the truth about the multicultural classroom from those who participate in it. |
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Little Simon
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A Lift-the-Flap Story Unity, togetherness, and creativity are just a few of the principles to celebrate during Kwanzaa -- and all year round. Lift the flaps to discover the true meaning and spirit of Kwanzaa. |
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By Melrose Cooper
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On the fifth day of Kwanzaa, my people gave to me
Five festive friends!
Four spending dollars,
Red, green, and black,
Two drums-a-drumming,
And a promise for unity.
Sing in celebration of Kwanzaa with this cheerful holiday rhyme. This creative spin on a familiar Christmas song features rhyming text, and lively artwork from illustrator Jeremy Tugeau.
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By Karen Katz
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A simple way to get acquainted with Kwanzaa
"Hooray! Hooray!
It's time to get ready for Kwanzaa."
During the seven days of Kwanzaa we celebrate the importance of family, friends, and community. This warm and lively introduction to a very special holiday will help even the youngest children join in!
Author and illustrator Karen Katz kicks off a wonderful new series of picture books for the very young with My First Kwanzaa. The series will offer a simple and fun way to get familiar with the traditions of holiday celebrations from different cultures.
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By D. Winbush Riley
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A resource guide to Kwanzaa is organized around the seven principles and describes the traditions, practices, and cultural foundations of the holiday, providing celebrants with hundreds of suggestions for gift giving, food preparation, and more. Tour. |
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By Alexander Tripp
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By Debbi Chocolate
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Remembering how the kids made fun of his dashiki, beads, and sandals the previous year, Charlie is reluctant to participate in the present year's Kwanzaa Festival at school, until he remembers the deeper meaning of Kwanzaa. |
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By Donna L. Washington
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Released: 1997-09-20
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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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By Angela Shelf Medearis
Albert Whitman & Company
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In an African village live seven brothers who make family life miserable with their constant fighting. When their father dies, he leaves an unsual will: by sundown, the brothers must make gold out of seven spools of thread. If they fail, they will be turned out as beggars. |
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