The children's book of Kwanzaa : a guide to celebrating the holiday / by Dolores Johnson.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Johnson, Dolores, 1949-

Contributor:

Joanna Banks Collection of African American Books (University of Pennsylvania)

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Kwanzaa--Juvenile literature.

Kwanzaa.

Genre:

Literature.

Juvenile works.

Nonfiction.

Penn Provenance:

Banks, Joanna (donor) (Banks Collection copy)

Physical Description:

159 pages, 1 unnumbered page : illustrations, portraits ; 24 cm

Edition:

First Edition.

Place of Publication:

New York, N.Y. : Atheneum Books for Young Readers, ©1996.

Summary:

Popular author and illustrator Dolores Johnson has created an easy-to-follow guide to celebrating the African American holiday of Kwanzaa. In this thorough discussion of the holiday, Johnson explains the history of Kwanzaa and details its principles and symbols. She also includes an extensive craft and recipe section, and offers guidance and suggestions on how young readers and their families might create their own Kwanzaa celebration.

Contents:

History of Africans and Africans in America and its importance in the celebration of Kwanzaa

What are the seven principles of Kwanzaa and how are they practiced?

What are the symbols of Kwanzaa and how are they used in the celebration?

Crafts to make before Kkwanzaa: Kinara; The Mishumaa saba (candles); The Mkeka (mat); Mazao basket; The Kikombe cha umoja (unity cup); The Bendera ya taifa (unity flag)

Gifts to make for Kwanzaa: Jewelry; Decorative items; Musical instruments; Textiles; Paper crafts; Books; Toys

Recipes for a well-fed Kwanzaa: Appetizers/salads; Main dishes; Vegetables; Breads; Desserts; Drinks

Special programs for Kwanzaa

How do I prepare for Kwanzaa?

Where to buy.

Notes:

"The text of this book is set in Monotype Bembo ...The illustrations are linoleum block prints and pen-and-ink on paper."

Includes bibliographical references (pages 158-159).

Local Notes:

Kislak Center Banks Collection copy presented to the Penn Libraries in 2018 by Joanna Banks.

Banks Collec5tion copy has dust jacket retained.

Other Format:

Online version: Johnson, Dolores, 1949- Children's book of Kwanzaa.

ISBN:

068980864X :

9780689808647

OCLC:

33357480

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