kwanzaa shantel gobin

In this book, early fluent readers will learn about the history of Kwanzaa, including when, where, and who first celebrated it, its meaning, the traditions associated with it, including lighting kinara candles, hosting a karamu, and gift-giving, and how it is celebrated in different parts of the world today. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more about the history behind this popular holiday. Take a Look! infographics introduce the seven principles of Kwanzaa and common symbols of the celebration, sidebars present interesting, supplementary information, and an At a Glance recap offers a map and quick stats on the history of the holiday. Children can learn more about Kwanzaa using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Kwanzaa also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, a glossary, and an index. Kwanzaa is part of Jump!’s Holiday History series.

Objev podobné jako Kwanzaa - Shantel Gobin

Discover the history and importance of Kwanzaa, a week-long December holiday celebrated in Black, African, and African American culture. In The Kwanzaa Story, little Alliah (of The Juneteenth Story fame) is all grown up and, along with her husband LeVaur, teaches their children Daphne and Alistair why they celebrate Kwanzaa as a family and as a community. This beautifully illustrated storybook shares the origins of the holiday—rooted in Africa, born in Los Angeles—giving historical and cultural context on how a joyful celebration was birthed after the Watts Rebellion and during the Civil Rights Movement. The journey includes:The history of the holiday, complete with timelineKey figures of the Civil Rights Movement and their part in the creation of KwanzaaThe seven guiding principles of Kwanzaa, known as Nguza SabaThe seven core symbols used during Kwanzaa rituals, including the kinara (candle holder) and the mishumaa saba (the seven candles in red, green, and black)How Kwanzaa is celebrated todayAnd more!2025 marks the 60th observance of Kwanzaa. The Kwanzaa Story offers Black, African, and African American children the opportunity to connect with their culture and the holiday in a meaningful way, and to see themselves and their family traditions represented on the page with accuracy ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako The Kwanzaa Story - Alliah L. Agostini

Learn all about the traditions of Kwanzaa in this board book from the Celebrate the World series, which highlights special occasions and holidays across the globe.Joyous Kwanzaa! On December 26th of each year, the celebration of Kwanzaa begins. Kwanzaa is an African American and pan-African holiday that honors history, family, values, community, and culture. During this time, families gather, songs are sung, and dances and stories and poetry are performed! This festive board book helps teach even the youngest of readers about the celebration and importance of Kwanzaa.

Objev podobné jako Kwanzaa - Hannah Eliot

Share this Kwanzaa story with your family or in the classroom. "Very bright, playful, textured pictures capture the spirit of community that is the essence of the holiday. The two final pages about ''The Nguzo Saba––The Seven Principles of Kwanzaa'' will take kids back to the story to find the holiday message in action."*The story of Li''l Rabbit captures the true meaning of Kwanzaa—coming together to help others. Donna L. Washington''s story, with art from Shane W. Evans (Chocolate Me!), provides a fun introduction to the holiday.Li''l Rabbit is not having a very good Kwanzaa. Granna Rabbit is sick, and so his family won''t celebrate his favorite part of Kwanzaa this year: a big feast called Karamu.Li''l Rabbit knows what to do! He''ll find Granna Rabbit a special treat for Karamu so she can celebrate anyway.He looks under a pile of logs, in the field, and in the pond and along the way meets Groundhog, Momma Field Mouse, and the frogs—but he doesn''t find anything for Granna Rabbit.Maybe I''m just too little to help Granna Rabbit celebrate Kwanzaa, Li''l Rabbit thinks. Or maybe he just needs a little help from his family and friends.*Booklist

Objev podobné jako Li'l Rabbit's Kwanzaa - Donna L. Washington