First Facts Holidays and Culture
School year: Year 2, Year 3No. of pages 24
Published: 2006
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"Kwanzaa: African American Celebration of Culture" by Robert Williams explores the rich traditions and significance of Kwanzaa, a week-long celebration honoring African heritage and culture. The book delves into the seven principles of Kwanzaa—Umoja (Unity), Kujichagulia (Self-Determination), Ujima (Collective Work and Responsibility), Ujamaa (Cooperative Economics), Nia (Purpose), Kuumba (Creativity), and Imani (Faith)—highlighting their importance in fostering community and resilience. Through engaging narratives and colorful illustrations, readers are invited to understand the historical roots of the holiday, its rituals, and its contemporary relevance, making it a valuable resource for anyone looking to celebrate and appreciate African American culture. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book features in the following series: First Facts, First Facts Holidays And Culture .
This book is aimed at children at US 1st grade-2nd grade.
This book has been graded for interest at 6-9 years.
There are 24 pages in this book. This book was published in 2006 by Capstone Press .
Amanda Doering is the author of more than 50 children's books. She enjoys writing for kids and helping them learn about themselves and the world around them. She hopes kids learn to love reading as much as she does. When she's not reading or writing, Amanda likes to travel, hike, take photographs, and spend time with her bulldog, Hugo (who is not a bully at all).