Seven candles for Kwanzaa
Describes the origins and practices of Kwanzaa, the seven-day festival during which people of African descent rejoice in their ancestral values.
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- ISBN: 0803712936
- Physical Description 1 volume (unpaged) : illustrations
- Publisher New York : Dial Books for Young Readers, [1993]
- Copyright ©1993
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Seven Candles for Kwanzaa
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