| The Children's Book of Kwanzaa: A Guide to Celebrating the Holiday Contributor(s): Johnson, Dolores M. (Author), Dragonwagon Crescent (Editor) |
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ISBN: 0689815565 ISBN-13: 9780689815560 Publisher: Aladdin Paperbacks OUR PRICE: $12.34 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: October 1997 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Fiction | Holidays & Celebrations - Kwanzaa - Juvenile Fiction | Holidays & Celebrations - Christmas & Advent - Juvenile Fiction | People & Places - United States - African-american |
| Dewey: 394.261 |
| LCCN: LC 95045286 |
| Lexile Measure: 1100 |
| Physical Information: 0.48" H x 6.97" W x 8.99" (0.67 lbs) 160 pages |
| Themes: - Ethnic Orientation - African American - Holiday - Kwanzaa - Holiday - Christmas |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 14809 Reading Level: 8.2 Interest Level: Upper Grades Point Value: 3.0 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Discover the history of the African American holiday Kwanzaa in this comprehensive, easy-to-follow nonfiction middle grade guide. Each year on December 26, the African American holiday of Kwanzaa begins. What is the purpose of Kwanzaa? How did it get its start? This comprehensive resource gives detailed descriptions of Kwanzaa's principles and symbols and includes recipes and craft and gift ideas, as well as suggestions to help young readers and their families create their own special Kwanzaa celebration. |
Contributor Bio(s): Johnson, Dolores: - Dolores Johnson is the talented author-illustrator of many books for children, including Now Let Me Fly, What Will Mommy Do When I'm in School, and Seminole Diary, which was an American Bookseller Pick of the List She writes, "My editor was the first person to suggest to me that I write a book about Kwanzaa, and I am so glad she did. In writing this book, I was able to explore new territory other than my usual fiction stories. I was able to examine history, design crafts, experiment with recipes, as well as offer all children a way to participate in a fascinating cultural celebration." A graduate of Boston University, Ms. Johnson was born and raised in New Britain, Connecticut. She now lives in Inglewood, California |